Network Engineer – SME

Job Title: Network Engineer – SME
Location: 4440 Rosewood drive, Pleasanton, CA - 94588  (Onsite)
Contract-6+ Months

 

Job Summary: 
We are seeking a seasoned Network Engineer with 12+ years of experience to support Gap’s enterprise network infrastructure across campus and datacenter environments. This role requires deep expertise in designing, implementing, and operating large-scale LAN, WAN, and datacenter networks, along with modern enterprise wireless and SD-WAN solutions. 
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with campus switching, datacenter routing and switching, cloud-managed Wi-Fi platforms, and WAN technologies. Expertise in core network services such as DNS, DHCP/DDNS, and end-to-end network lifecycle management is essential. This role demands a highly skilled professional capable of driving network projects, ensuring high availability, and supporting mission-critical business operations. 
Key Responsibilities: 
•    Deploy, operate, and support large-scale campus and datacenter networks, ensuring high availability, scalability, and secure connectivity. 
•    Implement and support Juniper WAN solutions for secure and reliable site-to-site connectivity between Campus and Datacenter. 
•    Implement and support SD-WAN solutions for secure, scalable, and optimized site-to-site connectivity. 
•    Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Meraki switching environments, including high-availability configurations (e.g., VSS, stacking, redundancy protocols). 
•    Deploy and manage Meraki and Mist wireless infrastructures, ensuring optimal coverage, security, and performance across enterprise campus environments. 
•    Administer, manage, and troubleshoot core network services including DHCP and DNS across on premises to ensure seamless network access for name resolution and IP address management. 
•    Conduct network assessments, project planning, and detailed documentation of physical, logical, and cloud network designs and topologies. 
•    Monitor network and respond to incidents, and perform root cause analysis across Campus WAN, LAN environments. 
•    Lead and manage network projects from planning through execution, including vendor coordination, cloud service integration, and change management. 
•    Demonstrate flexibility to work outside regular business hours, including evenings or weekends, to support planned network migrations, cloud deployments, maintenance windows, and critical business requirements. 
Required Qualifications 
•    12+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering with a strong focus on campus and datacenter environments. 
•    Deep expertise in: 
o    LAN/WAN technologies  
o    Datacenter routing and switching 
o    SD-WAN environment 
o    Cloud-managed Wi-Fi platforms 
o    DNS, DHCP, and DDNS services  
•    Strong hands-on experience with: 
o    Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and Meraki switching 
o    Enterprise wireless deployments (Mist, Meraki) 
o    Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) [Juniper] 
o    Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, VLANs, STP 
•    Experience with WAN technologies such as MPLS, IPSec VPNs, and hybrid connectivity models. 
•    Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., Meraki Dashboard, Mist Cloud, Cisco DNA Center). 
•    Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in large-scale enterprise environments. 
•    Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
•    Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.