Coupang
Staff Network Engineer (Fulfillment and Logistics Network Engineering)
Seoul, South Korea. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will design, plan, deploy, and maintain secure enterprise network infrastructure for Fulfillment Centers, Camps, and Data Centers. You will serve as a senior technical leader to solve complex network issues and optimize the environment for users and customers.
What you will do
- Design, plan, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WLAN, WAN, and Network Security)
- Partner with FC Design teams to develop scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized network architectures
- Collaborate with various IT teams and external vendors to deliver effective network solutions
- Lead technical response and drive resolution during critical incidents and outages
- Analyze network performance, availability, and traffic data to optimize infrastructure
- Author and maintain technical documentation including network standards and RCA reports
- Support deployment and operational management of automation, robotics, and warehouse systems
- Manage network lifecycle activities including capacity planning and hardware refreshes
- Ensure compliance with security, software, operational, and global network standards
- Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and training to team members
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of industry-related experience designing, planning, deploying, and operating large-scale enterprise networks
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols (TCP/IP), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and network security
- Expertise in Cisco and Juniper (HPE) enterprise switching and wireless infrastructure technologies
- Hands-on experience designing and operating enterprise security and network infrastructure solutions (Fortinet/Palo Alto/Zscaler Firewalls and VPNs, Cisco ISE, DHCP, etc.)
- Strong data-driven analytical skills using network diagnostic/monitoring tools
- Sharp troubleshooting skills under high-pressure environments and proven crisis management capabilities
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to communicate business-level English and Korean
- Willingness and ability to travel to geographically distributed Fulfillment Centers and Camps without restrictions
- Good knowledge of passive networking technologies and structured cabling infrastructure
Nice to have
- 15+ years of relevant experience, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience collaborating with multinational teams or overseas members
- Proficiency in network automation design and implementation using Python scripting, Ansible, or similar tools
- CCNP, JNCIP, CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent industry certifications
- Prior experience working in a logistics network or warehouse operation environment
- Excellent knowledge of network project management principles
About the company
Coupang is a large global public company with a startup culture. The company aims to disrupt the commerce industry by making shopping, eating, and living easier.