Network Security Engineer

Senior Network Security Engineer, IT / Cybersecurity Team

Palo Alto, CA (on-site)

About 1X

We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and security of 1X’s network infrastructure across corporate, cloud, and co-located environments. You’ll ensure scalable, high-performance connectivity while upholding best practices in network security and collaborating across teams.

You Will

Architect, design, and implement secure and optimized network solutions for corporate offices, cloud infrastructure, and data centers

Manage and execute site builds, including secure office network deployments

Configure, secure, and manage wireless networks following security best practices

Troubleshoot wired, wireless, and service provider connectivity issues to maximize performance and uptime

Continuously optimize network performance, scalability, reliability, and security

Collaborate with IT, business, and operations teams to gather requirements and deliver resilient networking solutions

Develop and maintain detailed documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and policies

Travel occasionally, both locally and domestically, to support site deployments or audits

Must Have

5–10 years of experience in network engineering or a related field

Strong understanding of TCP / IP fundamentals and the OSI model

Experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting leaf-and-spine architectures using HPE Aruba CX switches

Expertise in EVPN / VXLAN, VSX, MLAG, BGP, OSPF, and fabric-level routing

Proficiency in diagnosing complex L2 / L3 issues, including routing anomalies and segmentation

Experience deploying and managing Aruba APs, controllers, and Aruba Central / AirWave

Deep understanding of Wi-Fi design, including RF planning and optimization techniques

Implementation of certificate-based onboarding for Wi-Fi using ClearPass and EAP-TLS

Operation and troubleshooting of Aruba ClearPass (RADIUS, TACACS+, profiling, posture, PKI integration)

Management and debugging of Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, NAT, VPNs, QoS, App-ID / User-ID)

Expertise in DNS and DHCP design, configuration, and troubleshooting

Familiarity with PKI, certificate lifecycle, and automated device enrollment

Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, telemetry)

Knowledge of network automation tools and practices

Familiarity with modern security stack components such as cloud security (Wiz), endpoint security (MDM, EDR, CrowdStrike), asset management / CMDB, and vulnerability management

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range : $139,340 – $160,000 + Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.