URBN Senior Network Engineer

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

URBN is hiring a Senior Network Engineer! We're looking for a forward-thinking network engineer who thrives at the intersection of traditional infrastructure and modern automation. You'll play a key role in evolving our network from manually managed to infrastructure-as-code — driving the tools, practices, and architecture that support a globally distributed retail and e-commerce brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise network infrastructure in large, multi-site environments
• Routing & Switching: Expert-level knowledge of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, and related protocols
• SD-WAN: Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VeloCloud/VMware, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN)
• Automation: Proficiency with Ansible for network automation; solid Python programming skills with experience using libraries such as Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, or pyATS
• Security: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco ASA/FTD), VPN (IPsec, SSL), and zero-trust network concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make clear, decisive calls under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication — comfortable presenting to both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them in a production environment
• Strong time management and follow-through on projects and incidents
• Availability for after-hours, on-call support as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the following a plus; Cisco Nexus, Juniper EX, Juniper MX, Juniper MIST, Cisco WLC, Arista VeloCloud, Palo Alto Firewalls, A10 Load Balancers, Infoblox, Clearpass, PRTG, Pure SANs, Brocade Fiber Channel.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, and support enterprise network systems across LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center environments
• Manage enterprise firewall, load balancer, and VPN infrastructure across internet-facing, DMZ, and internal segments
• Architect and maintain scalable, resilient network solutions aligned with business growth and retail operations needs
• Develop and maintain network automation workflows using Ansible — including playbooks for configuration management, provisioning, compliance enforcement, and change management
• Write Python scripts and tooling to support network operations, event-driven automation, API integrations, and custom reporting
• Champion a "automate first" culture within the network team, identifying repetitive manual processes and replacing them with repeatable, version-controlled automation
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to integrate network workflows into CI/CD pipelines
• Maintain deep expertise in network security design — stateful firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and authentication systems
• Ensure consistent security posture across multi-vendor environments, wireless networks, and remote/branch locations
• Support audit, compliance, and change control processes with automation and documentation
• Partner with IT leadership to shape the long-term network roadmap, with a focus on SD-WAN, automation maturity, and cloud connectivity
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level network staff
• Translate complex technical concepts for both business and engineering stakeholders

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees