Senior Staff Network Architect (R4843)

Shield AI • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures.
• Architect scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
• Serve as a technical leader and key decision-maker across network and infrastructure domains.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior