Senior Network Engineer

American Family Insurance; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Employee wellness benefits

Student loan repayment

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Madison, WI to design, implement, and maintain network solutions that support business needs. You will lead network design projects, ensure security, and drive performance improvements across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki/WiFi, Cisco ACI, routers/ACLs, Infoblox DDI, and cloud networking with AWS/Azure/GCP. Expect collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams in a flex office environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of network topologies, protocols, and technologies (LAN/WAN/VPN).
• Ability to design, deploy and manage Cisco SD-WAN across sites.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, WiFi networks, and Cisco ACI.
• Configure routers, ACLs, and interfaces.
• Manage Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM for operations.
• Use Python to automate network tasks.
• Automation with Ansible and Terraform for device config and deployments.
• Experience with AWS VPC, Azure VN, and Google Cloud VPC networking.
• Familiar with GitLab CI/CD and Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead network design, planning, and implementation to meet org needs.
• Oversee network maintenance and prompt issue resolution.
• Implement and manage network security measures.
• Maintain documentation and reports on configurations and performance.
• Coordinate with vendors for procurement and maintenance of equipment.
• Continuously stay updated on new network technologies and practices.

Skills

LAN/WAN/VPN

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Meraki/WiFi

Cisco ACI

Routers/ACLs

Infoblox DDI

Python automation

Ansible/Terraform

Cloud networking (AWS/AZURE/GCP)

GitLab CI/CD

Agile/product teams

Tools

Infoblox

Python

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab

Job description

The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate with others in the division to provide and maintain applications that meet business needs. Responsible for software design and development for moderate to complex business solutions, providing technical guidance and leadership for specific applications.

Position Compensation Range: $99,000.00 - $167,000.00. Pay Rate Type: Salary. Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. This position does not have approval for Visa sponsorship now or in the future regardless if applicants are on OPT/STEM status.

Network Design and Implementation

Leading the design, planning, and implementation of network solutions to meet organizational needs. This includes evaluating current systems and making recommendations for improvements.

Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Overseeing the maintenance of network systems and ensuring their optimal performance. This involves diagnosing and resolving network issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Security Management

Implementing and managing network security measures to protect data and systems from unauthorized access or attacks.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and performance metrics. Providing regular reports to management on network status and performance.

Vendor Management

Coordinating with external vendors and service providers to ensure the procurement and maintenance of network equipment and services.

Continuous Improvement

Staying updated with the latest network technologies and trends to continuously improve network infrastructure and processes.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and Understanding of network topologies, protocols, and technologies such as LAN, WAN, VPN.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and manage Cisco SD-WAN solutions across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and manage Cisco Meraki and WiFi networks.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage Cisco ACI environments.
• Demonstrated ability to configure and manage routers, including setting up routing protocols, access control lists (ACLs), and network interfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and configure Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions for efficient network operations.
• Demonstrated ability to use Python for automating network tasks and scripts for configuration management.
• Expertise in using Ansible and Terraform to automate network device configuration, manage playbooks, and ensure consistent deployment across network environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-based networking services such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud VPC.
• Demonstrated ability to use GitLab's features for collaborative development, including CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of application development methodologies (e.g. Agile) and product-based teams.

Licenses: Not Applicable.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements: Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Working Conditions: Not Applicable.

Additional Information

To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.

Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks. Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions. Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting.

In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location (or 35-mile radius for Boston). Internal Candidates are welcome to apply however you may be subject to relocation if you are not in the same job function or SLT. Please refer to the Job Profile/Role FWA and Function Reference document for the functions that correspond to each role.

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.

American Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927. We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships. American Family Insurance is the nation’s 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune500 list. American Family has a current ‘a+’ credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a “Standing the Test of Time” company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of ‘A’ or better for at least 75 years. American Family offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships. American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance. The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide.