Senior Network Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Network Engineer is the primary technical owner for Duluth Trading Company's enterprise-wide network, bridging the gap between our physical retail footprint and our cloud presence. This role is responsible for the design, security, and continuous improvement of infrastructure across Google Cloud (GCP), Microsoft Azure, and our on-premise locations. As a leader within the NetDevOps team, you will drive the transition from manual configuration to Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This is an "evolution-focused" role: we don't just maintain the network; we improve it through automation and strict observability.

Position Details

Work Environment:

We are headquartered in the Madison, WI area, but this job may be performed remotely within the United States. If you happen to live near and enjoy coming into the office, we will welcome you too!

What You’ll Do:

• Platform Ownership: Serve as the Primary Owner for core platforms: Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Meraki (SD-WAN), and Cisco Route/Switch.
• Cloud & IaC Requirement: Act as the primary lead for Google Cloud (GCP) and Azure network services. Responsibility includes managing GitHub and Terraform repositories to deploy and maintain network code.
• Infrastructure Design: Architect and deploy enterprise-level network components for Retail Stores and Fulfillment Centers, focusing on ensuring 5-9’s uptime for POS and critical operations.
• Security & Compliance: Maintain the security perimeter on Palo Alto Firewalls, performing quarterly ruleset audits and ensuring PCI-DSS compliance across the retail environment.
• Automation Strategy: Build and maintain Ansible playbooks to automate firmware updates, configuration backups, and repetitive operational tasks.
• Observability: Own the Zabbix monitoring platform; ensure "No alert without an owner" by managing templates, integrations, and performance tuning.
• Documentation & "Source of Truth": Maintain NetBox as the single source of truth for the network. Ensure all diagrams (Lucidchart) and runbooks (Notion) are updated within a 3-5 business day SLO.
• Incident Leadership: Lead Sev1/Sev2 incident response and coordinate Post-Incident Reviews (PIRs) within 3 business days of resolution.
• Governance: Actively participate in the Change Advisory Board (CAB) to discuss, and review major infrastructure changes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant work experience in network engineering.
• Technical Requirement: Hands-on professional experience with Google Cloud (GCP) and Terraform (IaC) is required.
• Required Certification: CCNA or similar.
• Preferred Certifications: CCNP or PCNSA/PCNSE.
• Education: 4-year degree is preferred.
• Network Stack: Expertise in Palo Alto (Panorama), Cisco Meraki (MX/MR/MS), and classic Cisco IOS/NX/OS.
• Automation: High proficiency in Terraform and GitHub; experience with Ansible is a significant plus.
• Protocols: Advanced knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and network segmentation.
• Tooling: Familiarity with NetBox, Unimus, and Zabbix.
• Communication: Ability to provide tier-three support and mentorship to junior engineering and support staff.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Environment & Travel Expectations:

• The majority of work hours will be spent in a typical office environment.
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or project-related activities.

Duluth Headquarters Benefits And Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too. That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Dental & Vision plans
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account including company contributions
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
• Daily pay available
• 40% Employee Discount
• Flexible Fridays
• Onsite fitness center

Position Compensation Outline

Compensation Range: $110,000 to $125,000/year

This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Duluth Trading Company

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.

Key skills/competency

• Network Design
• Cloud Networking (GCP/Azure)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Palo Alto Firewalls
• Cisco Meraki
• Automation (Terraform, Ansible)
• Network Security
• Observability (Zabbix)
• BGP/OSPF
• PCI-DSS Compliance