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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** American Family Insurance - **Location:** Madison, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $167,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Control List, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Network Topologies, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, IP Address Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Interface, Routing, Network Service, Cisco Nexus Switches, Ansible, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Network Support, Terraform, Cisco - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnu5by ## About the Role + 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. ## 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., + 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. 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