Network Engineer

Job Description

Rent the Runway is seeking a passionate and analytical Network Engineer to join their team in Galway, Ireland. The Network Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure across all offices and fulfillment centers. The ideal candidate will ensure scalability, efficiency, and security in the network design, playing a key role in shaping the future of the infrastructure.

Rent the Runway established its European Technology Hub in Galway in April 2019. Based in the historic Claddagh area of the city, the growing team in Galway tackles core technology challenges and influences the next generation of services critical to Rent The Runway’s success and continued growth.

What this role involves:

• Sharing responsibility for office and fulfillment centers infrastructure including routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, circuits, data centre design, site-to-site, and client VPNs.
• Collaborating with other engineers to diagnose, resolve, and prevent production issues.
• Managing administration of systems, such as log management and monitoring.
• Participating in the team’s on-call rotation model.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Deep understanding of hybrid network architecture (Utilizing GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Juniper and Palo Alto equipment.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols (OSPF & BGP).
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with routing, switching, and network design.
• 4+ years of experience supporting firewalls (Palo Alto currently deployed).
• Solid experience with open-source environments, including automation/development building blocks such as Python, Git, Terraform, Ansible and others.
• Familiarity with VPC design, Cloud Interconnect, and Cloud VPN.
• Experience with load balancing, peering, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud IAM and network security controls (e.g., firewall rules, ingress/egress policies).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Provide troubleshooting guidance and training for Tier 3 IT network support.

What Rent the Runway offers:

• Generous Paid Time Off including annual leave, paid bereavement, and family sick leave.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service.
• Competitive Stakeholder Pension.
• Comprehensive health, dental care and dependents care from day 1 of employment.
• Company wide events and outings.
• Hybrid Work (2-3 days per week in Galway office, 2-3 days remote).