Senior Network Engineer

Casey's; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 102,200 - 140,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Annual equity grant

Job summary

Casey’s is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our IT Engineering team in Ankeny, Iowa. This position will lead the design of a highly available enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, utilizing core technologies like Cisco Meraki and Nexus.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in enterprise networking, strong troubleshooting skills, and expertise in BGP and Azure. This role requires onsite work five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing and operating enterprise network environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki and Nexus platforms.
• Deep expertise in BGP and enterprise routing design.
• Experience with Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise network architecture.
• Architect and optimize BGP routing strategies.
• Own and advance network automation and fabric management.
• Design and implement secure Azure network solutions.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams.

Skills

Cisco Meraki

Cisco Nexus

BGP

Azure networking

Network automation

TCP/IP

Network security

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our IT Engineering team. This role will lead the design, evolution, and reliability of enterprise network infrastructure spanning on-premises, datacenter, and cloud environments.

You will play a critical role in shaping a large-scale, highly available network supporting distributed operations, mission-critical systems, and cloud transformation initiatives.

Core technologies include Cisco Meraki, Cisco Nexus, NDFC (Network Data Fabric Controller), BGP, and hybrid cloud connectivity. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and thrives in complex, high-impact environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise network architecture across campus, data center, and cloud (Azure) environments using Cisco Meraki and Nexus platforms.
• Architect and optimize BGP routing strategies to ensure scalable, resilient connectivity across multi-site and hybrid cloud environments.
• Own and advance network automation and fabric management using NDFC, driving consistency, efficiency, and operational visibility.
• Design and implement secure, scalable Azure network solutions, including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Application Gateway.
• Engineer and optimize hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, site-to-site VPN) to deliver highly available and performant integration between on-prem and cloud. Diagnose and resolve complex, cross-domain network issues, leading root cause analysis and driving long-term improvements. Establish and enforce network standards, documentation, and best practices to improve reliability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, performance tuning, and adoption of modern networking practices.

Requirements:

• This position requires authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Casey’s will not provide sponsorship or employer support for applications or petitions for F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, J-1, or any other employment-based visa.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent years work experience.
• 5+ years designing and operating enterprise network environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki and Nexus platforms.
• Deep expertise in BGP and enterprise routing design.
• Experience with Azure networking and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Solid foundation in TCP/IP, routing/switching, and network security.
• Experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments at scale.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex, end-to-end issues.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP/CCIE or equivalent certifications.
• Azure AZ-700 or comparable cloud networking experience.
• Experience with SD-WAN, network automation (Terraform/Python), or infrastructure as code.

This role does not allow for 100% remote work. Qualified candidates must live within a daily commutable distance of Casey's Store Support Center in Ankeny, IA and be willing to work onsite 5 days per week.

Compensation

Starting pay range: $102,200-140,500. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance and an annual equity grant in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.