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# Network Test Engineer

- **Company:** Bayside Solutions
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Layer, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Routing, Software Product Management, Remote Access Technology, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Cisco
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9a175c15-08c0-4401-802d-a7017a3b22dc

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Experience in testing, validating, supporting, or troubleshooting enterprise networking products or network infrastructure.
 * Experience working with Linux operating systems.
 * Strong understanding of:
 + TCP/IP
 + Ethernet
 + Layer 2 Switching
 + Layer 3 Routing
 + VLANs
 + Common enterprise networking protocols
 * Experience configuring or troubleshooting managed enterprise switches.
 * Hands-on experience with at least one enterprise networking platform such as Cisco, Arista, Juniper, or equivalent.
 * Experience creating and executing structured test plans and test cases.
 * Experience writing automation using Python or a similar scripting language.
 * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Ability to work independently after an initial onboarding period., * Network Test Engineering
 * Network Engineering
 * Network Operations
 * Software Engineering with strong networking experience
 * Network security platforms
 * Firewalls
 * ACLs
 * VPN technologies
 * Wireshark
 * tcpdump
 * REST APIs
 * Virtualization
 * Containers
 * CI/CD pipelines
 * Network performance testing
 * Hardware or networking lab environments

## Description

We are seeking a Network Test Consultant to validate and improve an in-house network security platform. This role focuses on network testing, validation, troubleshooting, and test automation, not product software development., * Validate networking software running on enterprise network switches and Linux-based environments.

 * Design, execute, and maintain functional, integration, regression, and system-level test plans.
 * Work within network testbed environments to qualify networking software before release.
 * Diagnose networking failures, isolate root causes, validate fixes, and clearly communicate findings.
 * Configure and troubleshoot enterprise network switches and Linux systems.
 * Develop and maintain Python-based automation to improve testing efficiency.
 * Analyze packet flows, logs, and networking behavior to identify product defects.
 * Collaborate with software engineers, hardware engineers, and networking specialists to resolve issues.
 * Document test procedures, defects, and technical recommendations.
 * Continuously improve testing processes and automation coverage.


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