Staff Network Engineer

GAP Inc

2 - 5 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 25/02/2026

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Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Staff Network Engineer to design, build, and operate large-scale backbone networks supporting private and public cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in routing, switching, network automation, and cloud networking, along with the ability to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and drive reliability at scale.

What You'll Do

•Design, implement, and operate high-availability backbone networks across data centers and cloud

platforms
• Lead architecture for private cloud, hybrid cloud, and public cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP as
applicable)
• Own L3/L2 routing design including BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN
• Drive network scalability, resiliency, performance, and security best practices
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across backbone, data center, and cloud environments
• Define and enforce network standards, design patterns, and operational runbooks
• Lead and contribute to network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar
• Partner with cloud, platform, security, and infrastructure teams on end-to-end solutions
• Review designs, provide technical guidance, and mentor senior and mid-level engineers
• Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response for major outages

Who You Are

Technical Skills
• 7+ years of experience in network engineering, with strong backbone or large-scale infrastructure
exposure
• Expert knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN
• Hands-on experience with data center and backbone routing/switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper,
Arista, etc.)
• Strong experience with cloud networking:
o VPC/VNet design, routing, peering, transit gateways
o VPN, Direct Connect / ExpressRoute / Interconnect
• Solid understanding of network security concepts (firewalls, ACLs, segmentation, DDoS protection)
• Experience with network automation and IaC (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across physical, virtual, and cloud networks
Behavioural Competencies
• Strong ownership and accountability for network reliability and outcomes
• Clear, professional communicator with cross-functional teams

Comfortable influencing architecture and technical direction at scale
• Adaptable to changing priorities and evolving technologies
• Encourages collaboration and ensures knowledge is distributed across the team
Experience & Qualifications
• Experience designing multi-region, multi-cloud network architectures
• Exposure to SDN / NaaS platforms
• Knowledge of traffic engineering, capacity planning, and performance optimization
• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, Azure/GCP Networking preferre

About Company

Gap Inc., commonly known as GAP, is a leading global retailer specializing in clothing, accessories, and personal care products. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Gap operates several brands, including Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Intermix. The company is known for its casual and stylish apparel, targeting a wide range of age groups and lifestyles. With a strong presence both online and in physical stores, Gap focuses on offering high-quality, affordable fashion while emphasizing sustainability and social responsibility in its operations.