
Infrastructure Architect
Axon · Boston, MA
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- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Boston, MA
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Job highlights
- Lead infrastructure architecture and technical direction.
- Manage and mentor a team of engineers.
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
- Drive modernization with IaC and automation.
- Ensure operational maturity and reliability.
About the role
About Axon: 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 an Infrastructure Architect
As an Infrastructure Architect, you will be responsible for the technical direction, architectural integrity, and operational maturity of Axon’s core infrastructure platforms. This includes ownership of our virtualization environments, storage platforms, cloud infrastructure (Azure and AWS), database services, and foundational platform services that support both corporate IT and product-facing teams.
You will act as the senior technical authority for infrastructure architecture—making design decisions, setting standards, and guiding execution—while remaining hands-on where it matters most. Your work will directly influence how Axon scales its environments, improves reliability, controls cost, and supports business-critical workloads across on-prem and cloud ecosystems.
In this role, you will lead and manage a team of Server and Infrastructure Engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring, and prioritization, while partnering closely with Network Architecture, Platform Engineering, Security, and Product (R&D) teams. You will serve as a key interface between corporate infrastructure and product engineering, ensuring infrastructure solutions are well-architected, secure, and aligned with Axon’s long-term strategy.
This role is ideal for a senior technologist who combines deep infrastructure expertise, architectural thinking, and leadership, and who is motivated by building scalable, durable platforms rather than just keeping the lights on.
What You’ll Do
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ or Boston, MA - Onsite 4x a week
- Reporting to: Sr. Manager, Network/Infrastructure
- Own the architecture and technical direction for Axon’s infrastructure platforms, including VMware, storage, cloud (Azure/AWS), databases, and core platform services.
- Provide technical leadership to a team of infrastructure engineers, providing guidance, prioritization, and mentorship while ensuring high operational standards.
- Design, review, and approve infrastructure solutions supporting corporate IT and Axon product/R&D teams, balancing scalability, security, reliability, and cost.
- Remain hands-on in critical areas such as virtualization, cloud engineering, storage, and database platforms, serving as a senior escalation point.
- Partner closely with Network, Platform, Security, and Product teams to deliver well-architected, cross-functional solutions.
- Drive infrastructure modernization efforts, including migrations, lifecycle management, technical debt reduction, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation.
- Establish standards, documentation, and best practices to improve resilience, observability, and operational maturity.
- Define, implement, and report on key infrastructure metrics and KPIs to provide visibility into platform health, capacity, cost, reliability, and team performance.
- Support planning and execution of infrastructure initiatives aligned with business growth and long-term strategy.
What You Bring
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with demonstrated ownership of complex on-prem and cloud environments.
- Deep hands-on expertise with VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, and cloud infrastructure (Azure required; AWS preferred).
- Strong experience with database and platform services, including SQL-based environments.
- Proven experience leading and managing technical infrastructure teams, with a track record of driving results through others.
- Proven experience defining, tracking, and reporting on infrastructure metrics, KPIs, and dashboards for leadership visibility and data-driven decisions.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions) to deliver repeatable, scalable, and version-controlled infrastructure across hybrid environments.
- Strong communicator and collaborator who aligns with Axon’s values of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and mission focus.
Benefits
Axon offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Snacks in our offices
Note: Benefits listed may vary depending on employment nature and location. Axon is a total compensation company, comprising base pay, bonus, and stock awards. Actual base pay depends on factors like level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and geographic market.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Axon is an equal opportunity employer committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to hire 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 law. We encourage individuals who are excited about our mission to apply, even if their experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification.
Key skills/competency
- Infrastructure Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, AWS)
- VMware Virtualization
- Enterprise Storage
- Database Services (SQL)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Team Leadership
- Technical Direction
- Scalability and Reliability
- Operational Maturity
Skills & topics
- Infrastructure Architect
- Cloud Architecture
- Azure
- AWS
- VMware
- Storage
- Databases
- IaC
- Team Leadership
- DevOps
- IT Infrastructure
- Server Engineering
- System Architecture
- Technical Leadership
- Scalability
- Reliability
- Automation
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Hybrid Cloud
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience, focusing on cloud (Azure/AWS), VMware, storage, and database expertise. Quantify achievements in scalability, reliability, and cost control.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience leading and managing technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving results through others.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Detail your hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible, and your expertise in Azure, AWS, VMware, and SQL databases.
- Align with values: In your application and interviews, connect your experience and approach to Axon's values of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and mission focus.
- Prepare for interviews: Expect questions about your architectural decision-making, team leadership, and how you've driven infrastructure modernization and operational improvements.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the base pay range for an Infrastructure Architect at Axon?
- The base pay range for an Infrastructure Architect at Axon is $118,080 USD to $188,928 USD annually. This range can vary based on factors like experience, location, and specific role level.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Infrastructure Architect role at Axon?
- Key technical skills include 8+ years of infrastructure engineering experience, deep expertise in VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, cloud infrastructure (Azure required, AWS preferred), database services (SQL), and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.
- How does Axon approach hybrid work for its Infrastructure Architect roles?
- The Infrastructure Architect role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in either Scottsdale, AZ or Boston, MA. This hybrid model balances the need for in-person collaboration with flexibility.
- What opportunities are there for growth and development at Axon for an Infrastructure Architect?
- Axon offers Learning & Development programs to support continuous growth. The role itself provides opportunities to drive infrastructure modernization, lead teams, and influence company-wide technology strategy, fostering significant professional development.
- How can I demonstrate my leadership experience for the Infrastructure Architect position at Axon?
- Highlight your proven experience leading and managing technical infrastructure teams, including mentoring engineers, prioritizing tasks, and achieving results through your team. Showcase your ability to partner effectively with other departments.
- What is Axon's mission, and how does it relate to the Infrastructure Architect role?
- Axon's mission is to Protect Life. As an Infrastructure Architect, your work directly influences how Axon scales its environments, improves reliability, and supports business-critical workloads, all of which are essential for achieving this mission by providing robust technology solutions.
- Does Axon offer benefits to Infrastructure Architects?
- Yes, Axon offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, 401k with employer match, discretionary paid time off, medical, dental, vision plans, fitness programs, and wellness support.
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