Network & IT Infrastructure Engineer

OLIVE YOUNG is Korea’s No.1 Beauty and Lifestyle retailer, leading the industry since opening the nation’s first store in 1999. With more than 1,380 stores and a global reach across 150 countries, we continue to grow as a global lifestyle platform. Discovery is at the heart of everything we do—we spot what’s trending, curate what matters, and celebrate what makes you unique.

About the role

We are seeking a Network & IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our corporate and retail network infrastructure. This role requires strong bilingual communication skills (English and Korean) to collaborate with US stakeholders and global HQ, along with the flexibility to work across multiple locations, including corporate offices, retail stores, and distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure and circuit quality for corporate offices and retail stores.
• Optimize network performance, bandwidth, and hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, APs) to ensure high availability.
• Conduct regular network inspections, audits, and preventive maintenance across distributed locations.
• Manage and troubleshoot network connectivity for store edge devices, including POS systems, PDAs, and Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL).
• Collaborate with store operations teams to resolve critical network-related incidents promptly.
• Continuously monitor store IT environments to preemptively identify risks and minimize operational downtime.
• Provide Tier-2/3 support for complex store IT failures, ensuring rapid resolution of critical system outages.
• Enforce and monitor internal information security policies across the network infrastructure.
• Implement secure network segmentation, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to protect corporate and customer data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure/network engineering, deployment, and management.
• Proven track record of managing distributed network environments across multiple geographical locations.
• Experience leading network infrastructure setup projects from scratch (Office/Store openings).
• Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi architectures).
• Familiarity with cloud-integrated network architectures (AWS VPC, GCP, Cloudflare, etc).
• Knowledge of network security standards, firewalls, and compliance requirements.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+) are a strong plus.
• Strong bilingual verbal and written communication skills in both English and Korean.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations, including corporate offices, retail stores, and distribution/logistics centers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Retail or E-commerce industry managing large-scale store networks.
• Experience working with global or multi-national infrastructure standards and frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to handling network emergencies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional and non-technical teams.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discount Program
• Lifestyle Allowance
• Mobile Phone Plan Reimbursement
• Competitive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Days
• Creative Week
• Monthly Team Building Budget

Pay

$85,000 ~ $100,000 annually