Network Engineer

YETI•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Network Engineer designs, implements, supports, and optimizes YETI’s network infrastructure across U.S. corporate, retail, and distribution center locations. The role ensures reliable, secure, high-performing connectivity that supports business operations and employee productivity. As a technical expert for network operations and infrastructure initiatives, the engineer uses analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex issues and implement scalable solutions, partnering with IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and managed service providers to maintain a resilient, secure network environment. The role covers enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless networks, VPNs, internet and cloud connectivity, network security, operational support, infrastructure projects, vendor relationships, and business continuity. It includes escalation support and on-call support as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; the degree is preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, VPN, and internet connectivity infrastructure.
Ensure network stability, availability, and performance across headquarters, retail stores, and distribution centers.
Manage network hardware and software lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patching, configuration management, and decommissioning.
Maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and operating procedures.
Monitor network performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Troubleshoot complex network incidents, outages, and performance issues using structured root-cause analysis.
Serve as an escalation point for advanced network support issues and participate in incident response, providing on-call support as required.
Administer and support firewalls, network segmentation, access controls, VPN solutions, and other security technologies.
Partner with Cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures and security controls; monitor and remediate vulnerabilities and configuration risks.
Ensure compliance with company policies, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Support connectivity for cloud platforms, SaaS applications, and hybrid infrastructure, including connections between on-premises and cloud environments.
Partner with Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering teams to support business-critical applications and services.
Lead or contribute to network infrastructure projects, site deployments, technology refreshes, and business expansion initiatives.
Evaluate networking technologies and recommend solutions to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency.
Develop implementation plans, testing strategies, and deployment procedures for network changes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability and end-user experience.
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 network solutions.
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with other IT organization members.
Communicate project status, technical recommendations, and operational impacts to stakeholders.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure; ensure appropriate redundancy, failover, and recovery capabilities.
Participate in testing and validation to ensure network resilience and readiness.