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# Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

- **Company:** Corelight, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Communications Protocols, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Linux System Administration, Network Forensics, Network Protocols, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, TCP/IP, Snort (Software), Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Git, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Drilldown, Terraform, Docker, SDET
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fd36c187-74f2-4b0a-a209-040907bda794

## About the Role

* Industry Experience: 5-10 years of experience in an SDET or heavy automation role.
 * Automation Mastery: High proficiency in Python and Bash for framework development and utility scripting.
 * Cloud & IaC Expertise: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible/Terraform).
 * Linux Administration: Solid experience with RHEL/Ubuntu environments for setting up complex test beds.
 * Network Protocol Depth: Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS, Kerberos, and SMB.
 * Differentiators: Experience with Docker/Kubernetes, Zeek scripting, CI/CD optimization, or prior exposure to Corelight Fleet Manager.
 * Education: Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience

## Description

* Architect Automation Frameworks: Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test frameworks and scripts using high-proficiency Python and Bash.
 * Build Infrastructure as Code: Implement and manage dynamic test environments across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform) using Ansible and Terraform.
 * Validate Security Logic: Develop security-focused integration tests to ensure the peak functionality of core tools including Zeek, Suricata, and YARA.
 * Automate Artifact Deployment: Streamline the deployment and configuration of critical test artifacts, including Snort and Sigma rule sets.
 * Network Traffic Analysis: Perform deep-dive analysis of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS) to design robust, realistic test scenarios that mirror real-world production constraints.
 * Integrate CI/CD: Manage test code and environments within Git, ensuring seamless integration into our continuous delivery pipelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed to be successful:

 * Action-Oriented Problem Solving: You thrive in fast-paced environments and can drive testing efforts across multiple projects, even when timelines are ambiguous.
 * Global Collaboration: You are a proactive communicator who enjoys working with geographically distributed teams across the USA and India.
 * Cross-Functional Partnership: You can effectively partner with Engineering, Product Management, and QE teams to ensure total test coverage.
 * Technical Leadership: You take ownership of the "User Experience" from a quality perspective, ensuring our products scale as our customers' codebases grow.


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