Senior Network Engineer: Automation & Modern Networking

AFMIC American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Annual incentive

Paid holidays (9)

Job summary

American Family Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, operate, and evolve the enterprise network with automation, IaC, and Cisco technologies. You will lead modernization efforts and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable and secure networking solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment. Travel up to 10% is possible, with relocation support for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing, operating, and evolving enterprise networks.
• Ability to design, implement, and optimize LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, wireless solutions.
• Experience with network automation and IaC approaches.
• Knowledge of Infoblox DDI, DNS, and DHCP management.
• Familiarity with Cisco SD-WAN, Meraki, and ACI offerings.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network solutions across LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, and wireless.
• Lead design, planning, and evolution of enterprise network environments.
• Develop network automation and IaC using scripting and automation tools.
• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network infrastructure.
• Ensure network security practices protect systems, apps, and data.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors to deliver effective solutions.

Skills

Network design

Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Meraki

Cisco ACI

DNS/DHCP/Infoblox

Security fundamentals

CI/CD

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Tools

Infoblox DDI

DNS

DHCP

Cisco DNA Center

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

American Family Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, operate, and evolve the enterprise network with automation, IaC, and Cisco technologies. You will lead modernization efforts and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable and secure networking solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment. Travel up to 10% is possible, with relocation support for eligible candidates.