Senior Network Administrator

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) empowering warfighters commercial air operators and border protection teams to act faster adapt rapidly and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors including 8VC Accel and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C. San Francisco San Diego Seattle and London. For more information please visit .

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design implement secure and sustain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting business operations. This role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba networking solutions along with the ability to operate in highly secure performance-sensitive environments.

This position is hands-on and mission-focused requiring ownership from architecture through operations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments where reliability security and rapid problem-solving are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Design deploy and maintain secure network architectures across classified and unclassified environments
• Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS Panorama GlobalProtect)
• Implement and support Aruba networking solutions (switching wireless ClearPass)
• Perform network segmentation zero-trust implementation and policy enforcement
• Monitor network performance troubleshoot complex issues and optimize uptime
• Conduct vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF STIGs)
• Support incident response including traffic analysis and threat mitigation
• Collaborate with cybersecurity systems and DevOps teams to integrate secure network solutions
• Maintain documentation for network configurations diagrams and SOPs
• Participate in system accreditation and ATO processes

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in network administration within enterprise or DoD environments
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW Panorama VPNs threat prevention)
• Aruba Networks (switching wireless ClearPass NAC)
• Deep understanding of:
• TCP/IP routing (BGP OSPF) VLANs VPNs
• Network security principles and zero-trust architectures
• Experience operating in classified environments (SIPR/NIPR or equivalent)
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF NIST 800-53 STIGs)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-layer network issues under pressure
• Active DoD Secret clearance (TS preferred)

Preferred Requirements:

• Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE or higher)
• Aruba certifications (ACMP ACDX etc.)
• Experience with:
• Network automation (Python Ansible APIs)
• Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud Azure Government)
• Zero Trust / SASE architectures
• Zscaler ZIA / ZPA or similar tools
• Background in high-availability or mission-critical systems
• Prior experience with defense contractors or rapid deployment environments

Why CHAOS

• Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k ( 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA life insurance and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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