Senior Security Operations Engineer II
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onScottsdales Dentist, 8440, East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
Join Axon and be a Force for Good
At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As a Senior Security Operations Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our security infrastructure. You'll solve complex technical problems, improve our systems through thoughtful automation, and work closely with cross-functional teams to support our services as they scale. Your work will have a direct impact on uptime, efficiency, and the overall developer experience—contributing to our mission to deliver high-quality mission-critical systems at speed.
Location and Culture
This role is based out of our Scottsdale, AZ office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Apply with Confidence
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.
Safety and Security
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Phishing Alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process. We do not make job offers via text message or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
Scottsdales Dentist, 8440, East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States
Scottsdale, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign, deploy, and operate PKI infrastructure for secure authentication and certificate lifecycle management
- check_circleManage certificates, secrets, keys, and trust stores including issuance, renewal, rotation, and revocation
- check_circleBuild, maintain, and secure Kubernetes clusters hosting PKI and secret management services
- check_circleAutomate PKI and secret management workflows using Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines
- check_circleMonitor and troubleshoot PKI, certificate, and Kubernetes infrastructure issues performing root cause analysis
- check_circleCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PKI and secrets management into cloud-native applications
- check_circleMaintain operational documentation, runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures for PKI and Kubernetes environments
- check_circleEnsure PKI and Kubernetes platforms meet security, reliability, and compliance requirements
- check_circleParticipate in on-call rotations, incident response, and operational improvement initiatives
Requirements
- verified7+ years of experience in infrastructure, platform, SRE, or security engineering roles
- verifiedStrong experience managing and securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads in production environments
- verifiedHands-on experience with PKI platforms, certificate lifecycle management, secrets management, and encryption technologies
- verifiedExperience operating cloud-native security solutions such as AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, EJBCA, Smallstep, or Venafi
- verifiedStrong understanding of Linux systems, networking, distributed systems, and Kubernetes security best practices
- verifiedExperience with automation, scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD pipelines for PKI and infrastructure operations
- verifiedFamiliarity with IAM and access management platforms such as Okta, Entra ID, Keycloak, or similar solutions
- verifiedExperience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting distributed infrastructure and security systems
- verifiedLegal eligibility to work in a firearms environment
Nice to Have
Familiarity with IAM and access management platforms such as Okta, Entra ID, Keycloak, or similar solutions.
Benefits & Perks
check_circle401k with employer matchcheck_circleDiscretionary paid time offcheck_circlePaid parental leave for allcheck_circleMedical, Dental, Vision planscheck_circleFitness Programscheck_circleEmotional & Mental Wellness supportcheck_circleLearning & Development programscheck_circleSnacks in offices
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Security Operations Engineer II at Axon
What does a Senior Security Operations Engineer II at Axon do?expand_more
A Senior Security Operations Engineer II at Axon is responsible for the following: Design, deploy, and operate PKI infrastructure for secure authentication and certificate lifecycle management; Manage certificates, secrets, keys, and trust stores including issuance, renewal, rotation, and revocation; Build, maintain, and secure Kubernetes clusters hosting PKI and secret management services; and Automate PKI and secret management workflows using Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines.
What are the requirements for this Senior Security Operations Engineer II role?expand_more
Axon is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, platform, SRE, or security engineering roles; Strong experience managing and securing Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads in production environments; Hands-on experience with PKI platforms, certificate lifecycle management, secrets management, and encryption technologies; Experience operating cloud-native security solutions such as AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, EJBCA, Smallstep, or Venafi; Strong understanding of Linux systems, networking, distributed systems, and Kubernetes security best practices; and Experience with automation, scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, and CI/CD pipelines for PKI and infrastructure operations.
Where is the Senior Security Operations Engineer II role at Axon located?expand_more
Senior Security Operations Engineer II at Axon is based in Scottsdales Dentist, 8440, East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85250, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Axon has listed this Senior Security Operations Engineer II role as hybrid.
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Senior Security Operations Engineer II at Axon typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Security Operations Engineer II at Axon include Kubernetes; Pki; Certificate Lifecycle Management; Secrets Management; Aws KMS; Azure Key Vault; Hashicorp Vault; and Ejbca.
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About Axon
Axon is a public safety technology company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to developing advanced devices, intelligent software, and artificial intelligence solutions designed to protect life. The organization serves a broad spectrum of public safety professionals, enterprise security teams, national security entities, and communities. Its comprehensive ecosystem integrates TASER energy devices, various camera systems including body-worn, fixed, and in-car units, drones, robotics, and digital evidence management tools to support real-time operations and immersive VR training.
The company operates a trusted network that connects frontline workers and government agencies with cutting-edge technology to enhance operational effectiveness. Axon has set a specific mission to reduce gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50 percent by the year 2033. This goal drives its continuous innovation in the public safety sector, aiming to deliver tangible results and real-world impact for those responsible for maintaining security and order. Professionals seeking to contribute to this mission can explore opportunities through the company's career portal.
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