Senior Engineer, Network Integration (R4926)

Shield AI•Dallas, TX

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Integration Engineer to engage in 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 communicate and work on scalable, secure, and resilient systems. The ideal candidate will operate in a hands-on manner, serving as a technical expert and a key decision-maker across network and infrastructure domains.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate in architecture design, and deployment of enterprise-grade network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments).
Define and enforce network security architecture, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and best practices
Optimize & manage secure network topologies, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust models
Develop server room infrastructure, including rack design, cabling, power, cooling, and hardware layout for high availability
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement threat detection, mitigation, and incident response strategies as well as apply STIGS
Evaluate and select network and hardware technologies, vendors, and solutions
Provide technical insight on X-BAT GCS Network architecture to cross-functional teams
Develop network documentation, and execution roadmaps
Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance through proactive design and monitoring strategies
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex network and infrastructure issues