We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Security Engineer to join our dynamic security team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network security technologies, focusing on switching and routing systems within cloud-native and AI-focused infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in network security, particularly firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.
• Manage and update firewall configurations across our enterprise network to align with operational and security needs.
• Deploy new firewalls, switches, routers, and network security devices in response to evolving threats and demands.
• Develop and propose innovative network security solutions to address operational challenges in routing and switching environments.
• Enhance security processes through thorough documentation and change management.
• Act as the primary resolver for complex network security issues, including escalation support.
• Ensure network security systems, switches, and routers are up-to-date with patches, firmware, and maintenance.
• Monitor and respond to security events in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Datacenter), with emphasis on network traffic analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in network security engineering, with hands-on focus on switching and routing.
• Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs), and best practices for secure routing and switching.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its network security services (e.g., VPCs, Security Groups).
• Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump; and vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of network security tasks.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Relevant network-specific certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CCIE Security, JNCIP-SEC, PCNSE).
• Experience in multi-cloud environments and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform for network provisioning.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices tailored to network security integration.
• Experience building custom tools or integrations for enhancing network security operations.
• Interest in leveraging AI for network threat detection and automation.
• Contributions to open-source projects in network security or related tools.

Compensation and Benefits

$180,000 - $440,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

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Our Network Engineering team handles a dynamic, constantly growing and evolving global network that provides a reliable, high-performance and secure network behind one of the few products in the world that touches over 1 billion people.

As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for defining configuration and architecture standards, contributing to the qualification of new platforms, provisioning of network devices, and managing corporate circuits.

Responsibilities

• Help to define configuration and architecture standards
• Contribute to the qualification of new platforms
• Provisioning of network devices in corporate offices and POPs as per documented procedures
• Provisioning and management of corporate circuits
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of configuration standards and operational procedures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of corporate device monitoring
• Liaise with third parties, IT and remote office users to fix and resolve issues
• Creation and execution of scheduled changes, process & documentation
• Participate in the on call rotation
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems, firmware updates and configurations
• Monitoring network performance and ensuring system availability and reliability
• Troubleshooting: Analyzing and resolving network hardware and software problems

Basic Qualifications

• Basic understanding of BGP configuration and management
• Basic knowledge of backbone and datacenter networks
• Working understanding of wireless technologies
• Working knowledge of at least one internal routing protocol, its configuration and day to day operation
• Working knowledge of corporate networking
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP
• Working knowledge of remote access
• Strong documentation and communication skill set

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with multiple networking vendors, such as Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, Arista
• Remote Access
• Network security and NAC
• Scripting and automation of network operations activities

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for follow-the-sun delivery and support of Network services, prompt reaction on all network infrastructure incidents as 2nd line support and cooperation with other infrastructure teams for resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all escalated incidents are handled by the team within SLA's.
• Participate in Problem management processes.
• Ensure that our Network Operations are reliable, secure, resilient and scalable to support our growing business.
• On-time delivery of assigned network infrastructure projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation on all system designs and configurations, troubleshooting procedures.
• Oversee network security measures and identifies potential risks to ensure sufficient mechanisms are in place to protect systems and data.
• Design, deploy, and support LANs, WANs, network appliances, load balancers, routers, switches, and other hardware.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of IT Infrastructure technologies, standards, and trends.
• Strong technical background with 3+ years’ experience in a Network Administration role delivering network infrastructure systems, security and support.
• Strong technical knowledge of network equipment – switches, routers (Cisco, Dell, HP,) & firewalls.
• Strong technical knowledge of organizing WiFi setups.
• Strong understanding of IPsec VPN setup, site-to-site tunnels, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of all aspects of design and implementation of corporate networking and systems infrastructure, including MPLS, VPN, network connectivity, Internet access.
• Proficiency with switching and routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, route maps, Access Control Lists, route redistribution, path selection, and traffic engineering.
• Experience with LAN/WAN/SD-WAN design and architecture.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex IT infrastructure issues.
• Work with vendors and service providers to resolve escalated issues - Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience with firewall configuration, policy management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with RAS VPN configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting across user devices.
• Experience integrating GlobalProtect with authentication mechanisms such as LDAP, SAML, and MFA.

Benefits:

• Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Meal Voucher
• Welfare

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