Senior Network Administrator
Chaosindustries•3h ago
United StatesOnsite$130K–$190KFull-timeSenior Level8+ yrs exp
Top focus
Network Admin
- CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators
- border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly
- stay ahead of evolving threats.
- CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel
- Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle
- London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
- Role Overview
- We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, secure
- sustain mission-critical network infrastructure supporting business operations. This role requires deep expertise in Palo Alto firewalls and Aruba networking solutions, along with the ability to operate in highly secure, performance-sensitive environments.
- This position is hands-on and mission-focused, requiring ownership from architecture through operations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments
- reliability, security
- rapid problem-solving are critical.
- Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure network architectures across classified and unclassified environments
- Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
- Implement and support Aruba networking solutions (switching, wireless, ClearPass)
- Perform network segmentation, zero-trust implementation, and policy enforcement
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize uptime
- Conduct vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs)
- Support incident response, including traffic analysis and threat mitigation
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and DevOps teams to integrate secure network solutions
- Maintain documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and SOPs
- Participate in system accreditation and ATO processes
- Minimum Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in network administration within enterprise or DoD environments
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto Firewalls (NGFW, Panorama, VPNs, threat prevention)
- Aruba Networks (switching, wireless, ClearPass NAC)
- Deep understanding of:
- TCP/IP, routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, VPNs
- Network security principles and zero-trust architectures
- Experience operating in classified environments (SIPR/NIPR or equivalent)
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs)
- Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues under pressure
- Active DoD Secret clearance (TS preferred)
- Preferred Requirements:
- Palo Alto certifications (PCNSE or higher)
- Aruba certifications (ACMP, ACDX, etc.)
- Experience with:
- Network automation (Python, Ansible, APIs)
- Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- Zero Trust / SASE architectures
- Zscaler ZIA / ZPA or similar tools
- Background in high-availability or mission-critical systems
- Prior experience with defense contractors or rapid deployment environments
- Why CHAOS?
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
- Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
- Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
- Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
- Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
- The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity
- benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
- Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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Required skills
Palo AltoArubaTCP/IPBGPOSPFVLANsVPNsnetwork securityzero-trustDoD cybersecurityPythonAnsibleAWSAzureZscaler