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Senior Staff Network Architect (R4843)

DallasOn-siteFull-time

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Senior Staff Network Architect who leads design, implementation, and optimization of complex, scalable, secure network infrastructures across on-prem and cloud environments.

About this role

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

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.

Required qualifications:

  • 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
  • Preferred qualifications:

  • 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
  • Skills

    AI/ML InfrastructureAnsibleAzureCloud Networking AWSData CentersDevOpsDHCPDisaster RecoveryDNSDoDEncryption StandardsEnterprise Networking HardwareFedRAMPFirewallsGCPHigh AvailabilityHPCHybrid NetworkingIaCIDS/IPSISO 27001Large-scale Distributed SystemsLoad BalancersNetwork AutomationNISTOn-prem InfrastructureRegulated EnvironmentsRoutersSDNServer RoomsSwitchesTCP/IPTerraformZero-trust

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