Senior Network Engineer

Stitch Fix

About The Position

As the Senior Network Engineer at Stitch Fix, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our expanding IT team while enhancing your own skills and fostering an exceptional experience for your colleagues. You will be responsible for supporting the daily network operations across our various physical locations, creating comprehensive documentation, and promoting best practices using IT service management (ITSM) or similar models. Your role will encompass supporting our downtown San Francisco headquarters, as well as our remote offices, distribution centers, engineers, and stylists. At Stitch Fix, you will thrive in a Cisco Meraki network environment, where your expertise will be crucial to driving operational excellence and innovation. Ideal candidates should be willing to work from 6AM to 3PM EST during the warehouse business hours to render Network Infra support preferably living closer to our warehouse at Lithia Springs, GA, Atlanta or Plainfield, IN or nearby cities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking team.

Requirements

Extensive Experience: 8-12 years in enterprise network engineering, with over 6 years specifically working with Cisco Meraki hardware in distributed, multi-site environments.
Proven Network Management: Demonstrated success in operating large networks with 500+ devices per site, supporting over 1,000 users across corporate offices, distribution centers, and remote locations.
Wireless Security Expertise: Specialized knowledge in wireless security architecture, particularly with 802.1X, EAP-TLS, and certificate-based authentication.
Strong Networking Skills: Solid foundation in routing, switching, VLAN segmentation, traffic shaping, VPNs, and firewall policies. Experience troubleshooting LAN/WAN connectivity issues in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
Cloud Services Management: Comfortable managing cloud-adjacent network services (e.g., AWS, GCP) and integrating automation-friendly tools.
Documentation and Reporting: Confident in drafting root cause analysis (RCA) reports, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and utilizing ticketing/change management systems.
Collaborative and Mentoring: Communicative and passionate about mentoring others within a fast-paced, diverse tech culture, with a willingness to participate in on-call rotations and travel to Stitch Fix locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS) certification preferred. Possessing relevant networking and wireless engineering certifications is a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

Maximize Network Efficiency: Utilize the Cisco Meraki Dashboard for effective configuration and management of MX security appliances, MS switches, and MR access points in large warehouse\campus setup.
Provide Exceptional Support: Deliver remote network assistance to on-site IT specialists and end-users, promptly addressing escalations and automated alerts across various locations.
Enhance Wireless Performance: Conduct wireless site surveys and generate detailed heatmap reports with Ekahau to optimize network performance, capacity, and reliability.
Establish Best Practices: Define and implement best practices for validating and deploying network firmware updates and warehouse automation systems.
Manage Monitoring Tools: Oversee advanced network monitoring and observability tools like AppNeta and Datadog, ensuring ISP connectivity with robust failover and high availability.
Secure Wireless Access: Administer 802.1X and EAP-TLS authentication integrated with MDM platforms to protect enterprise wireless connectivity.
Oversee Connected Services: Manage network-connected hardware and services, including VOIP, security cameras, Zoom room setups, and time clock systems.
Organize IT Operations: Maintain organized IT tickets and change management processes using Freshservice, ensuring compliance with SLA standards.
Track Assets Accurately: Ensure comprehensive inventory management, asset tracking, and change management records are maintained for accountability.
Cultivate a Positive Culture: Mentor team members and foster a collaborative work environment, enhancing the IT experience for all colleagues