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 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

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.