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# Network Software Test Engineer IV

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Roseville, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $136,500.0 - $276,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Test Suite, Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Structures, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Home Automation, Systems Analysis, IPv4, IPv6, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Log Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Tcpdump, Test Case, Strategies of Testing, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Simulation, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Large Language Models, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Pytest, Git Flow, Ethereal, Kubernetes, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Firewall Services Module, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-software-test-engineer-iv-roseville-ca--91accb42-87e9-4fa6-a04a-e8ad4dc6791b

## About the Role

* 5+ years professional experience in network quality assurance, network engineering, or security-focused testing roles with demonstrated ownership of test programs.
 * BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Information Security, or related field.
 * Strong networking foundation with hands-on experience in campus and data-center deployments and production network troubleshooting.
 * Proven expertise in Python for automation, building test frameworks, and producing production-quality test code; solid understanding of data structures and software engineering practices.
 * Substantial experience applying AI/ML tools or LLMs to testing, log analytics, or automation workflows is highly valued.
 * Strong practical security background: experience designing and executing threat-informed tests, vulnerability validation, secure configuration checks, and collaborating with security teams.

Knowledge and Skills:

 * In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and architectures: TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, EVPN/VxLAN, MPLS, VLANs, NAT, DHCP, DNS, and real-world deployment patterns.
 * 4-5+ years using Python for test automation; deep familiarity with pytest or similar frameworks, CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and Git workflows.
 * Experience with VxLAN/EVPN deployments (Collapsed Core, DCI, Mhoming..)
 * Demonstrated use of AI models/LLMs for test generation, log classification, anomaly detection, or automation enhancement.
 * Advanced security testing skills: designing threat-informed test cases, validating encryption/authentication, testing firewall behaviors (DMZ, SNAT/DNAT), conducting exploit validation, and collaborating on vulnerability remediation.
 * Familiarity with network security tooling (IDS/IPS, firewalls, VPNs) and experience integrating security checks into automated test suites.
 * Experience with virtualization, containers, and orchestration (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes), and network emulation/simulation platforms (GNS3, Mininet, EVE-NG) for realistic testbeds.
 * Strong experience capturing and analyzing packet traces and logs (Wireshark, tcpdump, system and application logs) and using those artifacts for RCA and automated diagnostics.
 * Strong analytical mindset, troubleshooting proficiency, attention to detail, and a track record of driving automation, reliability, and security improvements in test programs., Access Authorization, Access Control, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Authentication, Automation, BGP, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DMZ, DNS (Domain Name System), Data Structures, Debugging Skills, Design Document, Detail Oriented, Docker, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Firewalls, Git, GitHub, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, Home Automation, IPv4, IPv6, Improvement Metrics, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Jenkins, Legal, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Machine Tool, Mentoring, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Simulation, Network Software, Network Testing, Open Shortest
Path First Protocol (OSPF), Outsourcing, Packet Flows, Physical Security, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Testing, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Social Media, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Systems Analysis, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Design, Test Program, Test Scenario, Test Strategy, Test Suite, Test Tools, Testing, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Validation Testing, Virtualization, Wireshark (Ethereal), tcpdump

## Description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., * Lead test strategy and execution for complex features and subsystems by analyzing design documents and technical specifications to define objectives, scope, and deliverables with minimal oversight.

 * Own development, review, and continuous improvement of comprehensive test plans, protocols, and documentation; drive defect triage, root-cause analysis, and verification of fixes.
 * Design, implement, and maintain robust Python-based test frameworks, harnesses, and automation suites used in CI/CD pipelines; ensure code is modular, reusable, and production-ready.
 * Leverage AI models and LLMs to accelerate test-case generation, create prompt-driven scenarios, parse and classify logs, detect anomalies, and prioritize test coverage.
 * Architect and execute advanced security-aware test scenarios validating encryption, authentication/authorization, access controls, firewall policies, threat emulation, and attack mitigation.
 * Capture and analyze packet traces and system logs (Wireshark, tcpdump, enriched logs); produce clear, reproducible bug reports and actionable RCA for cross-functional teams.
 * Run and coordinate functional, performance, interoperability, regression, reliability, and security tests across physical and virtual lab environments and production-like testbeds.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, development, site reliability, and outsourced partners to define release criteria, improve test coverage, and influence secure-by-design practices.
 * Mentor and lead junior engineers in test design, automation best practices, and security testing techniques; contribute to team processes, tooling, and metrics for continuous improvement.
 * Contribute to building and operating production-level test infrastructure, monitoring, reporting tooling, and CI/CD integrations to scale automated validation efforts., All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual's own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.


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