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Allen Control Systems

Network Engineer

Austin, TXfulltimemidAdded today

About this role

ACS is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure network infrastructure for a fast-growing defense technology company. You'll independently manage both on-premises and AWS cloud environments while ensuring compliance with defense industry regulations and supporting rapid organizational growth.

What you'll do

  • Own and maintain production network environments spanning on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud networking
  • Design and implement network segmentation strategies for regulated, security-sensitive environments
  • Administer firewall policies and access controls across multiple platforms
  • Independently troubleshoot complex multi-site network issues
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation including diagrams, schemas, and configuration baselines
  • Collaborate with IT, security, and engineering teams on infrastructure planning

What they're looking for

  • Network administration (routing, switching, firewalls, WAN/LAN, wireless)
  • AWS cloud networking (VPC, security groups, VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)
  • Firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)
  • Network segmentation and security design
  • CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800-171 compliance
  • Network troubleshooting and independent problem-solving
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
  • Technical documentation and network diagramming

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunity to work on impactful defense technology
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Allen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems builds autonomous defense systems, including gun turrets and drone-defense technology, using computer vision, control systems, and robotics. The company is hiring across software engineering, mechanical engineering, testing, and operations roles to support product development and scaled production.

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Likely interview questions

  • Tell us about a complex multi-site network issue you troubleshot independently—what was the problem and how did you solve it?
  • Describe your experience designing network segmentation in a regulated or compliance-driven environment. What standards or frameworks did you follow?