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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.

What we do

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911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology.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.

Your Impact

• Lead network projects, including network establishment, upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
• Configure and maintain Fortinet Firewalls, Cisco switches, and routers, among other networking equipment and ensure network security by implementing best practices and conducting regular security audits.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability and perform production system upgrades, as well as debug sessions independently in a mission-critical live system.
• Thrive in a high-activity/fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities and resolve complex problems independently, leveraging data analytics and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to build and resolve network-related challenges.
• Perform network infrastructure deployments leveraging IaC tools and pipelines
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.

What You'll Do

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Global Operations team. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the designing, integration, and implementation process of our innovative public safety products for our clients in the national first responders systems (911) and government sectors worldwide. Youwill be responsible for ensuring the highest level of service is delivered to our customers 24/7.

What You Bring

• Experience: Minimum 7 years of hands‑on network engineering experience, with a strong focus on designing and implementing complex network solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Responsibilities: Lead network design efforts across On-Premise, Cloud, and Hybrid environments.
• Networking Knowledge & Experience
  • Terraform Expertise: Proven ability to design and provision AWS environments using Terraform/Terragrunt, integrated with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions)
  • AWS Cloud Design: Deep expertise in AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, ALB/NLB, Ingress/Egress architectures, and Route 53
  • SD-WAN Design: Strong background in SD-WAN architecture, including orchestrators, firewalls, routers, and switches
• Hard Skills
  • Strong command of core networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VPN, and DNS
  • Proven ability to independently debug production systems and perform deep-level packet capture analysis in mission-critical environments
  • In‑depth experience planning, designing, implementing, and operating enterprise IT networks and data center network environments
  • Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices
  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting private and public transport connectivity, with strong ability to identify issues impacting production systems
  • Hands‑on experience with Git and DevOps tooling, including Visual Studio Code, Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, or equivalent platforms
  • Experience with network monitoring and optimization tools, with the ability to quickly diagnose issues affecting voice and video quality
• Soft Skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑activity environment, comfortably managing ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams and translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders
  • Comfortable working with data analytics to independently investigate and resolve complex technical problems

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.

Pay Transparency

Axon offers a comprehensive total compensation package, which includes base salary, a generous annual bonus, and company equity.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 111,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 177,600 in the highest geographic market. 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

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-$177,600 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.

Important Notes

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.

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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.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity and values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.