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Senior Network Engineer

American Family Insurance · Madison, WI

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a time you designed and rolled out an SD-WAN solution across multiple sites. What was the business problem and how did you approach the design?

whether the candidate has real end-to-end ownership of SD-WAN projects versus just touching pieces of one

Tell me about a network outage you diagnosed under pressure. What steps did you take and how did you communicate status while you worked the problem?

composure and method during high-stakes troubleshooting, plus communication discipline

Give me an example of a network task you automated with Python or Ansible. What did the process look like before, and what changed after?

real automation experience and ability to quantify the value of the work

Tell me about a security measure you implemented on a network that you think actually mattered. What was the threat you were addressing?

whether security work is intentional and risk-driven rather than checkbox compliance

Tell me about a time you had to push back on a design decision from a more senior engineer or manager because you thought it was wrong. What happened?

technical confidence and ability to advocate for sound architecture in a team setting

Technical

Say you have a Cisco ACI fabric and a tenant's application suddenly loses east-west connectivity between endpoint groups. How would you go about isolating the cause?

depth of hands-on ACI troubleshooting knowledge, not just familiarity with the concept

How do you structure access control lists and routing protocol configuration when you're standing up a new router in a segmented network?

practical command of router configuration fundamentals and security-conscious design habits

Describe how you've used Infoblox to manage DNS, DHCP, and IP address space across a large environment. What problems does DDI actually solve for you day to day?

whether they've operated DDI tooling at scale versus reading about it

How would you use Terraform alongside Ansible in a network environment — what would you hand to each tool and why?

understanding of infrastructure-as-code boundaries versus configuration management, not just tool name-dropping

How do you use GitLab CI/CD pipelines in your network change process, and what stops a bad configuration from reaching production?

maturity of change control practices and comfort working in a DevOps-style pipeline

How do you decide what belongs in your network documentation, and how do you keep it from going stale?

whether documentation is treated as a real deliverable or an afterthought

Situational

If you needed to extend on-prem network connectivity into an AWS VPC or Azure Virtual Network, what would you need to plan for before you touch anything?

grasp of hybrid cloud networking tradeoffs and planning discipline

A vendor delivers equipment late or a firmware update breaks something unexpectedly mid-project. How do you handle that with the vendor and with your internal stakeholders?

vendor management skill and ability to keep a project on track when external parties fail

You're asked to migrate a site from legacy WiFi to Cisco Meraki with minimal disruption to end users. How would you plan and sequence that cutover?

practical migration planning and awareness of business impact during change windows

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The full job description

As published by American Family Insurance.

This position collaborates 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. 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. 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 Hybrid 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 AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation. #LI-BC2

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