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Director Network Management Jobs in San Ramon, CA

Gap, Inc.

Director, Network Engineering

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

The Director of Network Engineering will lead a globally distributed engineering organization with ... Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed engineering organization, including managers and ...

City of Hayward

Network Systems Specialist

Hayward, CA · On-site

$138K - $168K/yr

Incumbents in this classification perform and direct the analysis, design, creation, monitoring ... Configures and operates network management hardware and software systems, establishing and ...

itD Tech

Senior Network Engineer (6185)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

You will work directly with the client Director, Network Engineering. You will be required to apply ... Manage scheduled and emergency maintenance of network infrastructure * Troubleshoot WAN/SD-WAN ...

itD Tech

Senior Network Engineer (6185)

San Francisco, CA

$122K - $167K/yr

You will work directly with the client Director, Network Engineering. You will be required to apply ... Manage scheduled and emergency maintenance of network infrastructure * Troubleshoot WAN/SD-WAN ...

itD Tech

Senior Network Engineer (6185)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$122K - $167K/yr

You will work directly with the client Director, Network Engineering. You will be required to apply ... Manage scheduled and emergency maintenance of network infrastructure * Troubleshoot WAN/SD-WAN ...

Cambium Networks

Director Product Management

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$180K - $220K/yr

With Cambium's ONE Network platform, we are innovating to simplify how enterprise networks are deployed and managed. You will be part of a team of product managers, developers, and engineers that are ...

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How much do director network management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network management in San Ramon, CA is $145,549.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,300.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Director Network Management job?

A Director of Network Management is responsible for overseeing an organization's network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. They develop and implement network strategies, manage vendor relationships, and optimize network operations to align with business goals. This role involves leading a team of network engineers, negotiating contracts, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Network Management position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Director Network Management, you need a deep understanding of network infrastructure, management principles, and strategic planning, typically supported by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with network management platforms, network security systems, and certifications such as CCNP or CISSP are highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are key soft skills for leading teams and collaborating across departments. These competencies ensure reliable network performance, timely problem resolution, and successful alignment of network strategies with organizational goals.

What are some typical challenges a Director Network Management faces in their role?

Directors of Network Management often encounter challenges such as managing complex, large-scale networks, ensuring high availability and security, and aligning network strategies with fast-evolving business needs. They regularly need to stay updated on new technologies while balancing budget constraints and regulatory compliance requirements. The role also involves coordinating across multiple teams, responding promptly to outages or vulnerabilities, and driving network optimization initiatives. These challenges make the position dynamic and ideal for professionals who excel in technical leadership and proactive problem-solving.

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Director, Network Engineering

Director, Network Engineering

Gap Inc.

Pleasanton, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Gap rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 271 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 102 rated fashion retailers

Job description

About Gap Inc.

At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture.

Our portfolio—Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta—each brings a distinct point of view to how we show up in the world and serve our customers.

Old Navy democratizes style with quality and value for all. Gap champions originality through essential pieces that celebrate individuality. Banana Republic is rooted in a spirit of discovery, creating modern pieces inspired by craftsmanship and travel. Athleta champions the Power of She through confidence, strength, and movement.

We’re driven by a shared purpose: to bridge gaps—between people, perspectives, and possibilities—to create a better world.

We’re building a team that performs at a high level—people who think boldly, take ownership, and turn ideas into impact. If you’re ready to learn fast and help shape what’s next, you’ll fit right in.

About the role

Gap Inc. is seeking a transformational Director of Network Engineering to lead the strategy, architecture, engineering, and modernization of our global network platforms supporting stores, hubs, supply chain, data centers, and cloud environments. This leader will drive the evolution of a large-scale enterprise network organization toward a cloud-first, automation-driven, platform engineering model focused on resiliency, scalability, observability, and operational excellence. The role is critical in enabling Gap Inc.’s retail modernization initiatives, cloud transformation strategy, and next-generation digital capabilities across more than 2,500 global store locations and enterprise operations. The Director of Network Engineering will lead a globally distributed engineering organization with teams located across San Francisco, Hyderabad Development Center (HDC), and multiple North America locations. This individual will partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, Store Technology, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing network services at enterprise scale. This role requires a hybrid technical leader who combines strong people leadership and organizational influence with deep technical expertise across enterprise networking, cloud networking, automation, observability, and modern infrastructure engineering practices.

What you'll do


Lead Enterprise Network Transformation

  • Drive the modernization of Gap Inc.’s global network ecosystem across stores, campuses, supply

    chain

    , data centers, and cloud platforms.

  • Lead strategic initiatives including store network modernization, infrastructure-as-code adoption, cloud network standardization, and data center exit programs.

  • Evolve the organization from traditional network operations toward an automation-first, platform engineering, and SRE-aligned operating model.

Define Network Engineering Strategy & Architecture

  • Establish and execute multi-year network and connectivity strategies aligned with Gap Inc.’s technology and business priorities.

  • Lead architecture and engineering decisions across enterprise WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi, cloud networking, SD-WAN, telecom/voice, observability, and network automation platforms.

  • Partner with cloud, platform, and security engineering teams to build scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure capabilities.

Drive Engineering Excellence & Automation

  • Champion Infrastructure as Code (

    IaC

    ), automation, self-service enablement, and standardized engineering practices.

  • Improve network resiliency, operational efficiency, service observability, and incident response capabilities through modern engineering approaches and tooling.

  • Establish measurable operational KPIs and engineering metrics focused on reliability, availability, performance, and customer experience.

Partner Across Technology Organizations

  • Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Store Technology, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to support business-critical retail and digital initiatives.

  • Serve as a trusted technical leader and advisor across infrastructure modernization and cloud transformation efforts.

  • Influence architectural standards, engineering roadmaps, and enterprise technology decisions across the organization.

Build and Lead High-Performing Teams

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed engineering organization, including managers and senior engineers.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.

  • Build scalable operating

    models

    leveraging

    internal teams, strategic vendors, and managed service partners.

Operational Leadership

  • Ensure

    highly available

    and secure network services supporting enterprise operations and customer-facing retail experiences.

  • Lead major incident response and critical escalation management when necessary.

  • Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, change management, and service delivery practices.

Who you are


  • Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise network engineering organizations within complex global retail or multi-site enterprise environments.

  • Deep

    expertise

    across enterprise networking technologies including WAN/LAN, Wi-Fi, cloud networking, SD-WAN, data center networking, telecom/voice, and network observability platforms.

  • Strong understanding of modern cloud networking architectures across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.

  • Demonstrated success driving infrastructure modernization initiatives including

    Infrastructure as

    Code, automation, cloud migration, and data center transformation programs.

  • Experience building platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE-aligned infrastructure organizations and operating models.

  • Strong technical depth combined with the ability to

    operate

    strategically and influence across executive and engineering leadership teams.

  • Experience managing globally distributed teams and

    operating

    effectively within matrixed enterprise organizations.

  • Expertise

    managing vendor relationships, managed service providers (MSPs), and global service delivery models.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting large-scale retail store networks and distributed enterprise environments.

  • Experience with network automation frameworks, Infrastructure as Code tooling, and programmable network platforms.

  • Familiarity with modern observability and monitoring platforms

    .

  • Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, Zero Trust networking, and cloud-delivered network architectures.

  • Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and ITIL-based service delivery models.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

    , Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Salary Range: $209,700.00 - $272,600.00
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Benefits at Gap Inc.
  • Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
  • One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
  • Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
  • Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
  • Employee stock purchase plan.*
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
  • See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

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