Associate Network Engineer

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

6d•$66,000 - $90,800

About The Position

Casey’s is seeking an Associate Network Engineer to support the technology connecting its stores, distribution centers, offices, and data centers. The role offers hands-on experience supporting a large enterprise network while working alongside experienced engineers. The Associate Network Engineer will troubleshoot connectivity issues, monitor network performance, support infrastructure upgrades and deployments, and contribute to automation efforts. It is intended for someone early in their networking career with a strong technical foundation who wants to continue developing skills in Cisco Meraki, SD-WAN, wireless networking, Python, Ansible, APIs, and network automation. The position supports enterprise networking technologies and participates in network projects such as new store openings, remodels, wireless refreshes, infrastructure upgrades, and SD-WAN deployments. The role also includes ticket queue management, documentation, collaboration with technology teams and vendors, and on-call support and escalations as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, wireless networking, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network troubleshooting fundamentals.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience supporting enterprise networking technologies.
Experience with Cisco Meraki environments, network troubleshooting, or infrastructure operations.
Experience with Python, Ansible, PowerShell, APIs, or other automation technologies.
Preferred certifications include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS), CompTIA Network+, or Ansible or Python automation certifications.

Responsibilities

Help support and maintain Casey’s enterprise network, including wireless, switching, routing, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, and cloud-managed networking.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across stores, offices, distribution centers, and data centers.
Support and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki switches, wireless access points, security appliances, and dashboard environments.
Investigate and resolve network incidents, service requests, and break/fix issues.
Manage the Network Engineering ticket queue, keeping requests prioritized, updated, and moving toward resolution.
Use Python, Ansible, APIs, PowerShell, and other automation tools to reduce manual tasks and improve team workflows.
Assist with network provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, reporting, and inventory.
Participate in network projects, including new store openings, remodels, wireless refreshes, infrastructure upgrades, and SD-WAN deployments.
Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, procedures, and knowledge articles.
Partner with technology teams, vendors, and service providers to deliver reliable network solutions.
Participate in on-call support and escalations as needed.
Build technical expertise through training, hands-on experience, and mentorship from experienced engineers.