Network Engineer -SME Pleasanton, CA Onsite

Network Engineer -SME || Pleasanton, CA || Onsite

(Pleasanton, CA, 94566) | 05/26/26

Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer - SME

Location: 4440 Rosewood drive, Pleasanton, CA - 94588 (Onsite)

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:

LAN/WAN technologies

Datacenter routing and switching

SD-WAN environment

Cloud-managed Wi-Fi platforms

DNS, DHCP, and DDNS services

Strong hands-on experience with:

Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and Meraki switching

Enterprise wireless deployments (Mist, Meraki)

Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) [Juniper]

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.

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