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# Senior Network Administrator at CHAOS Industries

- **Company:** CHAOS Industries
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chaosindustries/jobs/5279856007

## Job description

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, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and 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, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, secure, and 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 is an on-site role in Los Angeles and requires an active Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred).

This position is hands-on and mission-focused, requiring ownership from architecture through operations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, where reliability, security, and rapid problem-solving are critical. You will directly support infrastructure that enables critical national security missions, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient, and operational when it matters most.

- Team mandate: work in a fast-paced, high-impact DoD program, collaborating with engineers, operators, and security teams.
- Ownership: opportunity to influence architecture and modernization efforts, with ownership from design through sustainment.

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:

- Minimum education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent work experience
- 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, and 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.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and 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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## About CHAOS Industries

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: CHAOS Industries develops multi-application defense technologies, including radar, detection, and electronic warfare systems powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), to deliver domain dominance for warfighters and critical infrastructure.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, Unicorn)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: John T. (CEO), Bo Marr (Co-founder & CTO), Brett Cummings (Co-founder & President)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Target customers: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Air Force, Navy), allied governments, border protection agencies, commercial air operators
- Mission: Redefining modern defense by giving warfighters and operators the ultimate advantage through faster sensing, detection, and effects.

## Products & Services
- **Hydra Platform**: A multi-application software-defined platform providing land-based, sea-based, and air-based detection, communications, and electronic effects. It is the core operating system for CHAOS’s product portfolio.
- **VANQUISH**: A distributed early-warning radar system designed for air defense and counter-UAS (CUAS) missions. It provides long-range detection (up to 250 km) at a low cost per square kilometer ($100/km²).
- **Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™)**: The proprietary technology that enables time-synchronized networking of sensors and effectors, improving sensing, detection, and engagement capabilities across a wide area.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: $4.5 billion (as of November 2025, per Series D announcement)
- **Total Funding**: $1.002 billion across four rounds
  - Series A (March 2023): $70M led by 8VC
  - Series B (November 2024): $145M led by Accel
  - Series C (May 2025): $275M led by New Enterprise Associates and Accel
  - Series D (November 2025): $510M led by Valor Equity Partners, with continued backing from 8VC and Accel
- **Annual Revenue**: $75M (estimated)
- **Notable Investors**: Valor Equity Partners, Accel, 8VC, New Enterprise Associates, AFWERX, Overmatch Ventures
- **Key Partners**: U.S. Army (added to G‑TEAD Marketplace in December 2025)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 100% YoY (to 143 employees)
  - Active job postings increased 534.8% YoY
  - Acquired Ziva Corporation (November 2025) and CHAOS INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED
  - Added to the U.S. Army’s G‑TEAD Marketplace for accelerated acquisition
  - Expanded presence to Washington DC, San Francisco, San Diego, London, and Amman

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary CDN™ Technology**: A unique time-synchronized networking approach that enables a distributed, software-defined sensor grid, replacing monolithic Cold War-era radar systems.
- **Speed to Market**: The company’s products are being added to government acquisition marketplaces (e.g., G‑TEAD) within months of launch, demonstrating rapid fielding capability.
- **Talent Density**: Strong hiring from top defense tech companies (Anduril, Palantir, Epirus, RTX, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) and a high proportion of technical staff (36% of workforce).
- **Government Traction**: Direct integration with the U.S. Army and Air Force acquisition pathways, plus a dedicated federal lobbying team.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Production**: Moving from R&D to mass production of radar and effector systems, with a focus on cost reduction ($100/km² protection).
- **International Expansion**: Building business development teams in Europe (London) and the Middle East (Amman) to capture allied defense markets.
- **Product Portfolio Diversification**: Expanding beyond radar into electronic warfare, communications, and effector systems through the Hydra platform and acquisitions.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, business development, and operations to support rapid growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees work on “the world’s most urgent problems”—restoring American air superiority and protecting critical infrastructure.
- **Rapid Growth Trajectory**: The company has grown from a startup to a $4.5B unicorn in three years, offering significant career advancement opportunities.
- **Engineering Culture**: 36% of the workforce is in technical roles, with a focus on cutting-edge radar, signal processing, and machine learning. Key leadership includes a VP of Machine Learning.
- **Location Flexibility**: Offices in Los Angeles (HQ), Washington DC, San Francisco, San Diego, London, and Amman. Roles span multiple locations.
- **Compensation**: Employee reviews rate compensation at 4.5/5.0.
- **Veteran-Friendly**: The company actively recruits veterans.
- **Recent Departures Note**: Some senior leaders (VP ML Infra, Operations Partner) have left in early 2026, suggesting a high-intensity environment.

## Sources
1. [chaosinc.com](https://www.chaosinc.com/)
2. [Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/chaosindustries)
3. [CB Insights](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/chaos-industries)
4. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaosindustries)
5. [chaosinc.com/team](https://www.chaosinc.com/team)

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