Network Engineer

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing the company’s network infrastructure across U.S. corporate, retail, and distribution center locations. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performing network connectivity that supports business operations and employee productivity.

The Network Engineer serves as a technical expert for network operations and infrastructure initiatives, leveraging strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues and implement scalable solutions. This position partners closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and managed service providers to maintain a resilient and secure network environment.

What You’ll Do

Network Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networks, VPNs, and internet connectivity.
• Ensure the stability, availability, and performance of network services across headquarters, retail stores, and distribution center locations.
• Manage network hardware and software lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patching, configuration management, and decommissioning.
• Maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and operating procedures.

Network Operations & Support

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents, outages, and performance issues using structured root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Serve as an escalation point for advanced network-related support issues.
• Participate in incident response activities and provide on-call support as required.

Network Security & Compliance

• Administer and support firewalls, network segmentation, access controls, VPN solutions, and other security technologies.
• Partner with Cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain secure network architectures and security controls.
• Monitor and remediate network vulnerabilities and configuration risks.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Cloud & Connectivity Solutions

• Support network connectivity for cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Design and maintain connectivity solutions between on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering teams to support business-critical applications and services.

Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or contribute to network infrastructure projects, site deployments, technology refreshes, and business expansion initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, security, and operational efficiency.
• Develop implementation plans, testing strategies, and deployment procedures for network changes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service reliability and end-user experience.

Vendor & Stakeholder Partnership

• Manage relationships with telecommunications providers, hardware vendors, managed service providers, and technology partners.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective network solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to other members of the IT organization.
• Communicate project status, technical recommendations, and operational impacts to stakeholders.

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning related to network infrastructure.
• Ensure appropriate network redundancy, failover, and recovery capabilities.
• Participate in testing and validation activities to ensure network resilience and readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering preferred, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Greater than 5 years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, wireless networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and firewall technologies.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network issues and implementing scalable, reliable solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, or similar.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks across corporate offices, retail locations, and distribution centers.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN, network monitoring platforms, and network automation tools.
• Knowledge of network security best practices, Zero Trust principles, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience leading network infrastructure projects, site deployments, and technology upgrades.

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD ., Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.