Network Engineer

Gallup•Township 1, NE

9d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Own and elevate the core network infrastructure that powers Gallup’s global operations. As a network engineer at Gallup, you’ll serve as a cornerstone of our enterprise network, owning core switching infrastructure, driving high availability, and advancing secure, modern connectivity across our organization. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on Cisco expert who thrives on technical depth, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, required
At least four years of hands-on network engineering experience in an enterprise Cisco environment required
Demonstrated expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, including VLAN design, 802.1Q trunking, STP/RSTP, HSRP and VRRP required
Strong IP networking fundamentals, including subnetting, ACLs and routing protocols such as OSPF or EIGRP required
Experience troubleshooting complex network issues and performing root cause analysis required
Experience with network monitoring tools and operational performance analysis required
A commitment to working on-site at Gallup’s Omaha office at least three days per week required

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNP Enterprise certification preferred
Experience with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, SD-WAN or modern campus networking architectures preferred
Experience with automation tools such as Python or Ansible preferred
Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and modern security architectures preferred

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day management, configuration and optimization of Cisco core and distribution-layer switches across Gallup’s enterprise environment
Design and implement Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions, including VLAN segmentation, 802.1Q trunking, STP/RSTP, Port Channels and first-hop redundancy protocols such as HSRP and VRRP
Engineer resilient, high-availability network architectures that minimize downtime and support evolving business needs
Troubleshoot complex networking issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective solutions with minimal disruption
Lead capacity planning, architecture design documentation and disaster recovery strategies to ensure long-term scalability and reliability
Strengthen network security posture by implementing access control policies, segmentation strategies and Zero Trust-aligned architectures
Partner with cross-functional IT teams, vendors and stakeholders to resolve infrastructure challenges and drive enterprise-wide improvements
Maintain comprehensive network documentation, diagrams and operational runbooks
Contribute to modernization efforts, including automation, hybrid cloud connectivity and software-defined networking initiatives