About Gap Inc.
Our past is full of iconic moments but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.
But we're more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it's why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It's why we're committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.
About The Role
We are looking for a Staff Storage & DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise storage platforms, Linux systems, and automation-driven infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, automating, and operating storage services across on-prem and cloud environments, while enabling CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and platform modernization initiatives.
This role requires strong hands-on experience with DevOps tools (GitHub, GitHub Actions, Ansible, Chef, Python) and the ability to work across storage, compute, cloud, and application teams
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate enterprise storage platforms across on-prem and cloud environments.
- Hands-on experience with SAN/NAS/Object storage technologies (e.g., Pure, NetApp, EMC, 3PAR, cloud-native storage).
- Perform storage provisioning, migrations, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
- Lead and execute storage migration projects (array-to-array, on-prem to cloud, tech refresh).
- Implement high availability, replication, backup, and DR strategies for storage services.
- Troubleshoot complex storage-related issues impacting Linux and application workloads.
Technical Skills
DevOps & Automation
- Drive automation-first approaches for infrastructure and storage operations.
- Develop and maintain automation using
- Ansible (playbooks, roles)
- Chef (cookbooks, recipes)
- Python for scripting and orchestration
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions.
- Automate repetitive operational tasks such as:
- Storage provisioning
- Server builds
- Configuration enforcement
- Health checks and reporting
- Perform code reviews, version control, and documentation for automation assets.
Linux & Platform engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (RHEL / OEL / CentOS / Ubuntu).
- Expertise in:
- File systems, LVM, multipathing
- Performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Security hardening and patching
- Support Linux-based workloads running on virtualized and bare-metal environments.
- Collaborate with platform and application teams during builds, migrations, and upgrades
Cloud & Hybrid Storage
- Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Hands-on knowledge of cloud storage services:
- Block, File, Object storage
- Cloud-native backup and DR
- Design and support hybrid storage architectures across on-prem and cloud.
- Optimize storage cost, performance, and scalability in cloud environments
Behavioural Competencies
- Shows strong interest in learning more about the domain they work in and open to joining learning groups, peer sessions, or knowledge-sharing forums
- Actively seeks mentorship opportunities and makes effective use of guidance provided
- Uses available communication tools (Slack, Teams, email, etc.) effectively and follows best practices
- Is open to changing direction on projects based on updated requirements or team decisions
- Adapts positively to evolving priorities and business needs
- Follows guidance from senior engineers to design and implement cost-effective solutions
- Considers efficiency, optimization, and cost impact while making technical decisions
Who You Are
- 7+ years of experience in Storage, Linux, and Infrastructure Engineering roles.
- Strong experience with DevOps and automation tools:
- GitHub, GitHub Actions
- Ansible
- Chef
- Python scripting
- Deep Linux expertise (RHEL/OEL preferred).
- Solid understanding of storage protocols (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB).
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Benefits at Gap Inc.
- One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry
- Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families
- Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood
- Retirement planning assistance
- See more of the benefits we offer.
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.
