Position Compensation Range:
$99,000.00 - $167,000.00Pay Rate Type:
SalaryCompensation 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.
Primary Accountabilities
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.
- 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 [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation.
#LI-BC2Skills Required
- Design and implement enterprise LAN, WAN, and VPN network solutions
- Design, deploy, and manage Cisco SD-WAN
- Design, deploy, and manage Cisco Meraki and WiFi networks
- Design, implement, and manage Cisco ACI environments
- Configure and manage routers, routing protocols, ACLs, and network interfaces
- Manage and configure Infoblox DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI)
- Use Python to automate network tasks and configuration management
- Use Ansible and Terraform for network device automation and infrastructure as code
- Familiarity with cloud networking services (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Google Cloud VPC)
- Use GitLab for collaborative development, CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking
- Experience with application development methodologies (e.g., Agile) and product-based teams
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 days per month in office and reside within a 50-mile radius of specified offices
- Willingness to undergo background checks and sign NDA as condition of hire
American Family Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Family Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by American Family Insurance.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Compensation has seen multiple increases, including a higher internal minimum hourly wage effective 2025 for many customer‑facing and claims roles. These moves indicate continued investment to raise the pay floor and improve total rewards competitiveness.
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Retirement Support — The total package includes a 401(k) with company match alongside a company‑funded cash‑balance pension, strengthening long‑term financial security. This combination is positioned as a standout element within the overall benefits mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded in 2025 for birthing parents and for all parents, including adoptive and foster. Caregiver leave adds further family support within the leave portfolio.
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What We Do
For more than 85 years, American Family Insurance has built its reputation on sound principles. We strive to provide you industry-leading service, exceptional claims experience and products that build long-term relationships. This is accomplished by treating policyholders fairly in a helpful and caring way and making it easy and convenient to work with us. We know our customers like family. American Family Insurance thrives by conducting its business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and the law at all times. Integrity is part of our culture and always has been. The reputation we enjoy and trust-based relationships we have built with our customers are determined by the example set by management and the character and good judgment exercised at all levels of our organization. It’s a way of doing business that our customers have come to expect from us and a standard that we continue to live up to.
