Help Build and Modernize Our Enterprise Network We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help design, operate, and evolve the network infrastructure that connects our enterprise. You’ll work across a complex network environment, helping create reliable, secure, and scalable network solutions. This role combines hands-on network engineering with opportunities to modernize how we work through automation, Infrastructure as Code, and emerging networking technologies. We’re looking for someone with strong network engineering experience, a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and curiosity about how automation can make networks more efficient and resilient. You don't need to be an expert in every technology we use. If your experience aligns with the core needs of the role and you're excited to continue learning and growing, we encourage you to apply. Position Compensation Range: Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. What You’ll Do Design and implement network solutions. Lead the design, planning, implementation, and evolution of LAN, WAN, VPN, routing, wireless, and related network solutions that support business and technology needs. Engineer modern network environments. Design, deploy, manage, and enhance solutions utilizing technologies including Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, WiFi, and Cisco ACI. Support network reliability and performance. Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network infrastructure, including routers, routing protocols, access control lists (ACLs), network interfaces, and related services. Support critical network services. Manage and optimize DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management capabilities, including Infoblox DDI, to enable reliable network operations. Strengthen network security. Implement and manage network security solutions and practices that help protect systems, applications, and data. Expand network automation. Develop network automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions using scripting and automation tools to increase consistency, efficiency, and scalability. Continue building automation skills as technologies and engineering practices evolve. Partner across teams. Collaborate with engineering teams, business partners, vendors, and service providers to understand needs, solve technical challenges, and deliver effective solutions. Communicate technical solutions. Maintain network configurations and technical documentation and clearly communicate technical information to both technical and nontechnical partners. Drive continuous improvement. Explore evolving network, cloud, and automation technologies and identify practical opportunities to improve network infrastructure and engineering practices. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service. Basic knowledge and understanding of application architecture, design alternatives, and development standards. Demonstrated experience communicating technical information. Demonstrated experience developing complex software/systems using one or more programming language. Demonstrated experience establishing, using and supporting integration and communications technologies between applications, databases and technology platforms. Demonstrated experience analyzing and estimating project size and work efforts for software solutions. Demonstrated experience writing and modeling application system design and program specifications. Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC). Solid Knowledge and understanding of integration and migration strategies and technologies. 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 Preferred Qualifications Your experience doesn’t have to match every item below—we encourage you to apply if you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn. We value the many ways you build those skills, including work, projects, certifications, military service, and self-directed learning. Experience with any of the following is a plus: Experience designing, implementing, or supporting enterprise network environments using technologies such as Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Cisco ACI, or Infoblox. Experience with network automation or orchestration using tools or technologies such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs, or Cisco DNA Center. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts or automated network provisioning. Experience leveraging network APIs, automation frameworks, or templates, such as Cisco Meraki APIs, Cisco ACI automation frameworks, or SD-WAN templates. Familiarity with cloud networking environments such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, or Google Cloud VPC. Experience with collaborative development or CI/CD tools such as GitLab. 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 [email protected] 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 Fortune 500 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. The company 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. Join our Talent Community

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