Senior Network Engineer, Axon 911 New New York-Office(27th St)

Axon Enterprise; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

ERGs

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon Enterprise is hiring a Network Engineer to join our Global Operations team. You will design, deploy, and support the infrastructure that powers Axon’s public safety products, with a focus on scalable networks and infrastructure as code.

You’ll work on AWS networking (VPCs, Direct Connect, Route 53) and traditional networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, VPNs, DNS). This role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in network engineering.
• Hands-on AWS networking experience with VPCs, Direct Connect, Route 53.
• Solid foundation in TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPNs and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy network for global operations and live systems.
• Configure and maintain Fortinet firewalls and Cisco switches/routers.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot to maximize uptime.
• Mentor junior network engineers and guide vendors/service providers.

Skills

AWS networking

TCP/IP

VLANs

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

VPNs

DNS

Fortinet

Cisco

Direct Connect

Route 53

Datadog

PRTG

IaC

Network design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Datadog

PRTG

Job description

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911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology.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
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• 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.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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