Network Engineer, Axon 911

Axon•New York, NY

22h•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer to join our Global Operations team. As a 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. Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most. 911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a network engineer or equivalent in critical service industries with a focus on designing and implementing complex network solutions.
Network Deployment & Support: Responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing support of network infrastructure.
Core Technical Competencies: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following two areas: (1) Traditional Networking, and (2) Cloud Networking.
Strong experience with AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Ingress/Egress architectures, Route 53In-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 Git and DevOps tools including Visual Studio Code, BitBucket, Jenkins, GitLab, or equivalents

Responsibilities

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 and 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.