IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoids. 

We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world’s most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in-house—from motor coils to AI—reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you’ll own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and rewarded based on merit.

As we scale from research and development to full-scale manufacturing, we are looking for an IT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

to design, implement, manage, and secure our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in networking technologies, cybersecurity principles, and system/network administration. This role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure while mitigating security threats and vulnerabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPNs, firewalls, routers, and switches.

• Implement and manage network security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection.

• Implement and manage Device management, SSO solution, EAP-TLS/do1x for wired and wireless network, and zero trust infrastructure.

• Implement and manage logging (SEIM) and monitoring servers (Zabbix or Nagios or equivalent).

• Implement and manage RBAC (Role Based access control) for users and admin access control for critical infrastructure devices.

• Implement and manage DHCP, DNS and IPAM solution.

• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate security risks.

• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system availability.

• Manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure, security configurations, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Collaborate with our hardware, software and development team to troubleshoot the issue with wired/wireless network and able to tweak the configuration based on internal requirement.

• Develop and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT infrastructure projects and upgrades.

• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies

• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams regarding network and security matters.

• Automate the backup of IT Infrastructure/network and firewalls configurations to a centralized repository using tools like Python, Ansible, RANCID, or Git.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network topology, detailed diagrams, runbooks, and maintain a repository for

• Infrastructure/network/security documentation using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or Atlassian

Requirements

• Hand-on experience building IT Infra/Network/Security, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering and security.

• Hands-on experience with network technologies, including Aruba/Cisco/Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Aruba enterprise wireless infrastructure or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and SD-WAN. Proficiency in firewall configuration, VPN setup, and security best practices.

• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and penetration testing tools.

• Familiarity with cloud Infrastructure and security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid network environments.

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.

• Scripting and automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) Relevant certifications preferred (CCNP, CISSP, or equivalent).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Detail-oriented and security-focused mindset.

Location Policy

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

Typical interview process 

• Introductions - interviews to learn more about you and talk about 1X and the role

  • Interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team

  • Hiring manager / senior team member / technical interview

• Team interviews - technical interviews and deep-dives with team members. May include a take home challenge, presentation or problem-solving exercise

  • Technical deep-dive conversation with a team member 

  • Onsite interviews with team members 

• Final stages - you move to the final round

  • Expectation management with the hiring manager 

  • We will conduct reference checks

  • Job offer conversation 

Depending on the role and your background, additional interviews may be added. You are also welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.

We are a value driven team
These are the ideas that express our team’s culture and how we work:

Be Nice

Collaboration is our driving force. Our team creates an open, trusting environment where everyone can be their most creative.

Stay Smart

A world-changing team needs the brightest minds in every discipline. This is where people come to work, learn, and grow to their full potential.

Make History

Everything we do gets us closer to one ambitious vision: Creating an Abundant Supply of Labor using Safe, Intelligent Humanoids. We believe what we build today will impact generations.

We are an inclusive environment and value diversity of background, experiences and thought, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to contribute to our mission.

We're excited to get to know you and the prospects of having you on board!