About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, and SD-WAN infrastructure supporting Gap’s distribution centers across North America.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure leadership team, MSPs, and cross-functional engineering teams to plan and deliver resilient, scalable network solutions.
• Support and enhance cloud networking integrations across hybrid environments.
• Administer and maintain technologies including Juniper, Mist, Arista, Meraki, Infoblox, and F5 platforms.
• Contribute to the design and upkeep of firewall, load balancer, and DNS/DHCP services.
• Apply automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, or similar) to improve operational efficiency and configuration consistency.
• Occasionally assist with compute, virtualization, and storage infrastructure 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 in LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, routing, switching, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
• Working knowledge of Juniper, Mist, Arista, Meraki, Infoblox, and F5 technologies.
• Solid understanding of firewalls, load balancers, and network security principles.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, OCI).
• Experience with network 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 as CCNA, 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.