Retail Network Engineer

L.L.Bean • Freeport, ME

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive. L.L.Bean, Inc. in Freeport, Maine, is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, configuration, and deployment of network infrastructure for new retail store builds. This role focuses on Cisco Meraki technologies and end-to-end store network delivery, from initial configuration through cutover and validation. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Meraki MX, MS, and MR platforms, and can operate independently to deliver consistent, repeatable store builds. This is a HYBRID position where the expectation is to work 4 days onsite at our Headquarters in Freeport, ME. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

• 7+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR)
• Experience with VLANs, routing, DHCP, DNS, VPN and wireless
• Knowledge of firewall and security policy configuration
• Familiarity with cloud-managed networking

Nice To Haves

• Experience with retail or branch network rollouts
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation or repeatable deployments
• Familiarity with Infoblox and service management tools
• Experience with Arista and Zscaler would be very beneficial

Responsibilities

• Configure and deploy new retail store networks using Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR)
• Build and validate store configurations using standardized Meraki templates
• Configure VLANs, SSIDs, switch ports, firewall rules, and SD-WAN settings
• Ensure devices are properly claimed, licensed, and assigned in the Meraki Dashboard
• Create and configure store network IP space and subnets in IPAM platforms (e.g., Infoblox)
• Develop configuration standards for store builds (naming conventions, VLAN structure, port mappings)
• Validate equipment inventory and readiness prior to deployment (MX routers, MS switches, MR access points)
• Support rack and stack activities including switch, AP, and router configuration
• Perform remote or onsite validation of network connectivity and services
• Coordinate with field teams, vendors, and store stakeholders during installation and cutover
• Troubleshoot connectivity, routing, wireless, and VPN issues during and after deployment
• Validate end-to-end functionality (WAN, LAN, wireless, voice, and utility networks)
• Monitor and resolve issues using Meraki Dashboard and network tools
• Maintain accurate documentation for store configurations, topology, and standards
• Verify configuration compliance across deployments and remediate variances
• Track deployment progress and provide status updates to project stakeholders

Benefits

• Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
• Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed