Senior Network Administrator

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Relocation assistance

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is hiring a Network Administrator to own design, implementation, and day-to-day operation of our network infrastructure across classified and unclassified environments. This hands-on role at the core of IT and security operations will build, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure, ensuring resilience and security.

You'll collaborate with ISSMs, cybersecurity teams, and program security to support secure network architecture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• 5–8 years in network administration/engineering with 2–3 years hands-on production experience.
• Experience configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infra (Cisco/Juniper/Palo Alto/Fortinet).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, DNS/DHCP and security architectures incl. proxies and SSL inspection.
• Experience with SIEM (Splunk/ArcSight) and network monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware across LAN/WAN and multi-domain environments.
• Monitor performance, diagnose issues, and document remediation actions to closure.
• Design network segmentation and routing architectures aligned with security requirements.
• Manage firewall rules, VPNs, ACLs, and SSL inspection in coordination with cybersecurity teams.
• Support incident response for network outages and coordinate with IT and security teams.
• Maintain firmware, licensing, patching, and log integration with SIEM tools.
• Collaborate with ISSMs/ISSOs to ensure alignment with classification requirements.
• Plan upgrades and migrations to support site requirements; produce uptime metrics.
• Travel up to 10% CONUS to support program site implementations.

Skills

Network administration

Security architecture

SIEM integration

Cloud networking

DoD/classified environment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview

CHAOS Industries is hiring a Network Administrator to own the design, implementation, and day-to-day operation of our network infrastructure across classified and unclassified environments. This is a hands-on technical role at the core of our IT and security operations; you'll build, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure, monitor network performance and availability, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure our network remains resilient, secure, and mission-ready. You'll work closely with the ISSM, cybersecurity teams, and program security teams to support secure network architecture across a complex, multi-domain enterprise.

You'll sit within the IT/Infrastructure Division, embedded alongside systems engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program teams, operating as the subject matter expert when it comes to how our networks are built, how they perform, and how they stay online. Keeping the network running, secure, and scalable is the job, and it's foundational to everything else we do.

From day one you'll own network infrastructure configuration, lead efforts to optimize performance and reduce downtime, and help build out the network architecture that supports operations across every segment of our enterprise. This role has full ownership of the network lifecycle: from design to deployment to ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless access points across LAN, WAN, and multi-domain environments.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity on a continuous basis; triage, diagnose, and resolve connectivity and performance issues; document findings and remediation actions to closure.
• Design and implement network segmentation, VLANs, and routing architectures that align with system authorization boundaries and program security requirements.
• Manage network security controls including firewall rule sets, VPN configurations, access control lists, and network-layer inspection (proxy, SSL inspection, mail gateway) in coordination with cybersecurity teams.
• Support incident response activities involving network outages or connectivity issues; coordinate with cybersecurity, program security, and IT teams as required.
• Maintain network system health including firmware/software updates, licensing, patching, and log integration with SIEM and network monitoring tools.
• Collaborate with ISSMs, ISSOs, and cybersecurity engineers to ensure network architecture aligns with classification requirements and data handling SOPs.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, and migrations to support growing program and site requirements.
• Produce recurring metrics, uptime reports, and executive-level summaries of network performance and health; support annual self-inspections and government audit activities.
• Travel up to 10% CONUS to support program site network implementations, infrastructure reviews, and government customer engagements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 5–8 years of experience in network administration, network engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a minimum of 2–3 years of hands‑on experience managing enterprise network environments in production.
• Demonstrated experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent) in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP) and network security architecture including proxies, mail gateways, and SSL/TLS inspection.
• Experience with network packet capture/analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, or equivalent) for troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, or equivalent) and network monitoring tools for log integration, alerting, and performance tracking.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Preferred Requirements

• Active TS.
• Experience administering networks in a DoD, IC, or classified environment with multi-domain/cross-domain network architectures.
• Knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171/172, NIST SP 800-53 controls (AC, AU, SI, SC control families) and their application to network architecture and security.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure in M365 GCC High or similar government cloud environments.
• Experience with network automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Python scripting, or similar).
• Relevant certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Network+, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent vendor networking certification.

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.