Senior Network Engineer, Axon 911

axon; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Axon is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our Global Operations team in a hybrid role, based in New York. You will design, deploy, and support networks powering our public safety products, including IaC for scalable infrastructures.

Key requirements include 5+ years in network engineering, strong AWS networking, and experience with Cisco/Fortinet equipment. This role offers a hybrid schedule with 4 days in the NY office and opportunities to mentor teammates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS networking (VPCs, Direct Connect, Route 53).
• Solid foundation in TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, DNS; experience with Cisco and Fortinet equipment and SD-WAN is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical details to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead network projects: establishment, upgrades, expansions, migrations.
• Configure and maintain networking infrastructure, including Fortinet firewalls and Cisco switches/routers; implement security best practices.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot to ensure uptime in a mission-critical live system.
• Design and deploy networks with Infrastructure as Code to scale infrastructure.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve network-related challenges and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

AWS networking

TCP/IP & VPNs

Tools

Datadog

PRTG

Job description

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

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.

This role will be hybrid: 4x a week in the NY office.

Your Impact

• Lead network projects, including network establishment, upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
• Configure and maintain traditional networking infrastructure, including Fortinet firewalls and Cisco switches and routers, and implement security best practices.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability in a mission-critical live system.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities while resolving complex problems independently.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to build and resolve network-related challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.

What You'll Do

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our Global Operations team. In this role, you will focus primarily on network design and Infrastructure as Code, helping us scale the network that powers our innovative public safety products for national first responder systems (911) and government sectors worldwide. You will play a key part in designing, deploying, and supporting the infrastructure that delivers the highest level of service to our customers 24/7.

What You Bring

• Cloud Network Engineering (top priority): Strong hands‑on experience with AWS networking, including VPCs, Direct Connect, Route 53, and ingress/egress traffic flow.
• Traditional Networking: Solid foundation in TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs, and DNS. Experience with Cisco and Fortinet equipment and SD‑WAN solutions is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in network engineering, preferably in a fast‑paced or critical service environment.
• Responsibilities: Network design and deployment, with support as needed.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to analyze network logs, perform packet captures, and track down root causes for production issues. Exposure to monitoring tools (Datadog, PRTG) is a plus.
• Soft Skills : Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details clearly to team members and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers .

Base Pay Range

$111,000 - $159,600 USD

Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles