<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></h3> <p>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. You will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, demonstrating adaptability, excellent multitasking skills, and the drive to tackle complex security issues independently while ensuring robust protection for our innovative technologies.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Serve as a subject matter expert in network security, particularly firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and switching technologies.</li> <li>Manage and update firewall configurations across our enterprise network to align with operational and security needs.</li> <li>Deploy new firewalls, switches, routers, and network security devices in response to evolving threats and demands.</li> <li>Develop and propose innovative network security solutions to address operational challenges in routing and switching environments.</li> <li>Enhance security processes through thorough documentation and change management.</li> <li>Act as the primary resolver for complex network security issues, including escalation support.</li> <li>Ensure network security systems, switches, and routers are up-to-date with patches, firmware, and maintenance.</li> <li>Monitor and respond to security events in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Datacenter), with emphasis on network traffic analysis.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.</li> <li>4+ years of experience in network security engineering, with hands-on focus on switching and routing.</li> <li>Certifications like CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, Security+, CASP+, or similar preferred.</li> <li>Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, VLANs, ACLs), and best practices for secure routing and switching.</li> <li>Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and its network security services (e.g., VPCs, Security Groups).</li> <li>Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump; and vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks.</li> <li>Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of network security tasks.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Relevant network-specific certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, CCIE Security, JNCIP-SEC, PCNSE).</li> <li>Experience in multi-cloud environments and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform for network provisioning.</li> <li>Knowledge of DevSecOps practices tailored to network security integration.</li> <li>Experience building custom tools or integrations for enhancing network security operations.</li> <li>Interest in leveraging AI for network threat detection and automation.</li> <li>Contributions to open-source projects in network security or related tools.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></span></p> <p>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. Learn more about the ITAR <a href="https://deccs.pmddtc.state.gov/deccs">here</a>.</p> <h3>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</h3> <p>$180,000 - $440,000 USD</p> <p>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.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our </em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>