Senior Staff Network Architect - DoD-Grade Secure Infra

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking a Senior Staff Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures across LAN/WAN, cloud, and on‑prem environments. You will blend strategic leadership with hands‑on engineering to architect secure, scalable systems.

The role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, zero‑trust models, and base media and infrastructure for UAV C2 systems, focusing on risk reduction and compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• BS/MS in cybersecurity, CS, or related IT field.
• 8+ years in platform engineering, cyber, network engineering and architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity concepts, models (e.g., zero trust).
• Hands-on experience with networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Experience designing and managing server rooms and physical infrastructure.
• Experience with containers and cloud security.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity infrastructures and trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Define, decompose, allocate and implement cyber security requirements into system architecture.
• Define and enforce network security architecture with cybersecurity standards.
• Develop documentation for AT0s (Authorizations to Operate).
• Design and optimize secure network topologies including firewalls, VPNs, zero-trust models.
• Oversee server room infrastructure design, cabling, power, cooling, and hardware layout.
• Develop Base Media solutions to mitigate cyber risks and POAMs.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on threat detection and incident response.
• Evaluate network hardware technologies, vendors, and solutions.
• Develop network standards, documentation, and roadmaps.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance through proactive design and monitoring.

Skills

Zero trust architecture

Network engineering

Cybersecurity concepts

System design

Threat detection

Incident response

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls)

Load balancers

Terraform

Ansible

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Shield AI in Dallas is seeking a Senior Staff Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures across LAN/WAN, cloud, and on‑prem environments. You will blend strategic leadership with hands‑on engineering to architect secure, scalable systems.

The role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, zero‑trust models, and base media and infrastructure for UAV C2 systems, focusing on risk reduction and compliance.