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# Software Eng Systems Level 2 (Networking)

- **Company:** Nextica Solutions Inc
- **Location:** Mayfield Heights, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Communications Protocols, Dynamic Trunking Protocol, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Fuzz Testing, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Internet Group Management Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Scripting, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Computer Networking Systems, Process Control Systems, Cisco
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/32b8efb7-595e-48d5-89e3-0ca6bac3b9a7

## About the Role

* 3+ years of software testing and/or development experience
 * Strong networking and communication protocol knowledge
 * Experience with Ethernet network testing and test environments
 * Cisco IE and Rockwell Stratix switches and routers
 * Networking protocols: STP, VLAN, DTP, VTP, IGMP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, ACLs, DLR, PRP, HSR, MRP, etc.
 * Knowledge of IT/OT convergence and industrial control systems
 * Security testing, protocol fuzzing, and PSIRT knowledge
 * Experience with automated testing frameworks
 * Strong Python and scripting skills
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills
 * Rockwell Automation product experience is a plus