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Shield AI

Senior Staff Network Architect

Shield AI
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senior full-time

First indexed 18 Jun 2026

Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures.

This role requires deep expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity protocols, and server room / hardware infrastructure, with a strong ability to architect scalable, secure, and resilient systems.

The ideal candidate will operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on, serving as a technical leader and key decision-maker across network and infrastructure domains.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture roles
  • Deep knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
  • Strong expertise in cybersecurity frameworks and protocols (Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption standards)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers)
  • Proven experience designing and managing data centers / server rooms, including physical infrastructure
  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid environments
  • Strong understanding of high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery architectures

Preferred qualifications:

  • Industry certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent
  • Experience modeling complex network systems in a modeling tool such as NX or SolidWorks
  • Experience designing architectures for classified networks
  • Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation
  • Familiarity with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD, or other regulated environments)
  • Experience supporting AI/ML, high-performance computing, or large-scale distributed systems

Additional Information

Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

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