Senior Network Engineer, Axon 911

Description Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. About Carbyne: In March 2026, Carbyne officially joined forces with Axon, marking a major step forward for emergency communications. United by a shared mission to Protect Life, Carbyne and Axon are modernizing 911 by improving how critical data reaches call centers. Together, we enable faster, more informed responses by equipping emergency call centers with real-time video, silent chat, precise location tracking, and other essential tools – bringing life-saving information to the right people at exactly the right time. Your Impact Lead network projects, including network establishment, upgrades, expansions, and migrations. Configure and maintain Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco switches, and routers, among other networking equipment and ensure network security by implementing best practices and conducting regular security audits. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability; perform production system upgrades, as well as debug sessions independently in a mission-critical live system. Thrive in a high-activity/fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities and resolve complex problems independently, leveraging data analytics and troubleshooting skills. Collaborate with vendors and service providers to build and resolve network-related challenges. Perform network infrastructure deployments leveraging IaC tools and pipelines. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers. What You’ll Do We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Global Operations team. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the designing, integration, and implementation process of our innovative public safety products for our clients in the national first responders systems (911) and government sectors worldwide. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of service is delivered to our customers 24/7. What You Bring Minimum of 10 years of experience as a network engineer or equivalent in critical service industries with a focus on designing and implementing complex network solutions. Strong experience with AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Ingress/Egress architectures, Route 53 In-depth knowledge of planning, designing, implementing, and operating an Enterprise IT network environment and data center network. Hands-on configuration and operational knowledge of Fortinet Firewalls, SD-WAN infrastructure, Cisco switches, and routers. Strong experience troubleshooting private and public transport connectivity with a keen ability to identify issues affecting production systems Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, and DNS. Experience building and designing rack/cabinet/cage construction for highly available and resilient network infrastructure. Proven expertise in SD-WAN planning, design, implementation, and operations encompassing multi-site deployments Knowledge and experience in network monitoring and optimization tools. Ability to quickly identify issues affecting voice and video quality Ability to debug production systems and perform deep-level packet capture analysis independently in mission-critical systems Comfortable working with data analytics and resolving complex problems independently. Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices. Ability to thrive in a high-activity/fast-paced environment, handling ambiguity and shifting priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Working experience with IaC tools including Terragrunt, Terraform, Ansible, or Python Working experience with Git and DevOps tools including Visual Studio Code, BitBucket, Jenkins, GitLab, or equivalents Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) And yes, we have snacks in our offices Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Pay Transparency Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity. The starting base annual pay for this role is between $165,000.00 - $175,000.00 excluding commission, bonuses and more annually, depending on your geographic market. The actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and location – often a combination of these elements. Our benefits are designed to support you physically, financially, and emotionally – through life\'s major milestones and in your everyday moments. To learn more about our benefits, please visit EEO / Important Notes Don\'t meet every single requirement? That\'s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. This role may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at View email address on click.appcast.io or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. 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