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# Network Software Test Engineer IV

- **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
- **Location:** Roseville, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Code Coverage, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Data Structures, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, IPv4, IPv6, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Log Analysis, Machine Learning, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Overlay Transport Virtualization, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Large Language Models, Firewalls (Computer Science), Pytest, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Firewall Services Module, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_43ef6ac0bcc0c7499370682eb1e054a1

## About the Role

production-level test infrastructure, monitoring, reporting tooling, and CI/CD integrations to scale automated validation efforts.***About You:**** 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.**What We Can Offer You:****Health & Wellbeing**We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.**Personal & Professional Development**We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are.
We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.**Unconditional Inclusion**We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness.

## Description

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