Network Test Engineer

to test, certify, and validate enterprise network infrastructure. The role focuses on network hardware/software testing, automation, troubleshooting, security validation, and supporting large-scale enterprise and cloud networking environments. Key Responsibilities Test and certify network devices such as Cisco and Arista routers/switches . Validate software upgrades, patches, SMUs, and security fixes (CVE-driven certifications). Design and execute network performance, interoperability, and reliability testing in lab environments. Troubleshoot network issues using tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, IXIA, and Spirent . Develop test automation using Python, Ansible, GitHub , and APIs. Create technical documentation, test reports, best practices, and engineering standards. Work with vendors to evaluate new products, features, and technologies. Provide technical guidance and support to engineering and operations teams. Ensure network security, risk assessment, and vulnerability validation.

8+ years of networking experience. Strong knowledge of: Routing Switching BGP, OSPF, IGMP, PIM, Multicast Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR) and Arista platforms Linux administration Python and Ansible automation Wireshark and packet analysis Experience with network lab testing and certification. CCNP level knowledge (CCIE preferred). Preferred Skills Kubernetes, CNI, Cloud-Native Networking. eBPF / Cilium networking and observability. AWS or Azure networking. NAC, 802.1X, QoS, IPSec, DDoS protection. ROBOT Framework and automation testing. Firewalls and Load Balancers (F5, Fortinet, A10, SRX). What Success Looks Like Lead network testing and certification projects independently. Improve testing through automation. Ensure stable, secure, and high-performing network infrastructure. Communicate findings effectively to both technical and business stakeholders. Take ownership, solve complex networking problems, and drive technology decisions. Ideal Candidate A senior network professional with strong expertise in network testing, routing switching, automation (Python/Ansible), security validation, and enterprise network design , capable of leading projects and working independently.