Staff Network Engineer

About the Role

Gap Inc. is looking for a passionate and technically driven Network Engineer to support and evolve the network infrastructure that powers our North American distribution centers.

This role is onsite and deeply hands-on, focused on design, implementation, and

optimization of a modern, large-scale enterprise network.

As part of the Infrastructure organization, you’ll work closely with internal teams and our managed service provider to ensure our LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and cloud-connected networks are reliable, secure, and ready for the future.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and optimizeLAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and SD-WANinfrastructure

supporting Gap’s distribution centers across North America.

Collaborate with theInfrastructure leadership team, MSPs, and cross-functional

engineering teams to plan and deliver resilient, scalable network solutions.

Support and enhancecloud networking integrationsacross hybrid

environments.

Administer and maintain technologies includingJuniper, Mist, Arista, Meraki,

Infoblox, and F5platforms.

Contribute to the design and upkeep offirewall, load balancer, and DNS / DHCP

services.

Apply automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar) to improve operational

efficiency and configuration consistency.

Occasionally assist withcompute, virtualization, and storageinfrastructure in

support of broader data center initiatives.

Drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement of network performance

and reliability.Maintain detailed network documentation, adhering to change management and

operational standards.

Stay current with emerging technologies to ensure Gap’s network remains agile,

secure, and scalable.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

3–6 years of hands-on experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise

networks.

Strong technical expertise inLAN / WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, routing, switching,

and DNS / DHCP / IPAM.

Working knowledge ofJuniper, Mist, Arista, Meraki, Infoblox, and F5

technologies.

Solid understanding offirewalls, load balancers, and network security

principles.

Familiarity withcloud networking(Azure, OCI).

Experience withnetwork automation or scripting(e.g., Python, Ansible).

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a bias for ownership and action.

Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to effectively liaise with internal

teams and managed service partners.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such asCCNA, JNCIS, or equivalent experience.

Exposure to compute, virtualization, or storage technologies.

Familiarity with ITIL or structured change management processes.

Soft Skills & Attributes

Ownership mindset– proactive in identifying and resolving network issues.

Collaborative– thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.Innovative– excited by new technologies and modernization initiatives.

Resilient– capable of balancing hands-on support with long-term design work.