SDWAN/L3 Test Engineer - L2/L3 security - Network automation (8-12 Years)

Responsibilities

• Define and drive test strategy and validation architecture for software features on Cisco SDWAN Secure Router Platforms.
• Establish end-to-end test strategies covering functional, system, scale, performance, resiliency, security and migration.
• Lead customer demos and technical presentations to showcase product capabilities and articulate solution value.
• Design and evolve scalable test frameworks, automation platforms, and validation pipelines for enterprise-grade networking.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders, product management, hardware, and TAC teams to define quality goals, test scope, and execution strategies.
• Represent the test organization in cross-functional forums to influence release decisions, risk assessment, and quality metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in CS or Equivalent or related degree with 8-12 years in Layer 2/Layer 3 or SD-WAN product testing.
• Strong testing experience in NAT, Firewall, QoS, BFD, NetFlow, and GRE /IPsec .
• Hands-on expertise in IP and IPv6, ARP, DNS, DHCP, AAA, RADIUS, SNMP, EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Experience with HA and redundancy protocols, PKI, certificate management, and Layer 2/Layer 3 security.
• Good understanding of SD-WAN architecture and operations, including PNP, ZTP, and Day 0 or Day N workflows.
• Strong Linux fundamentals with hands-on virtualization experience in KVM or ESXi.
• Hands-on use of troubleshooting tools such as Ixia, Spirent, and Wireshark.
• 6+ years of experience in Network automation experience using Python and REST APIs.
• Proficiency with Git for code and configuration version control.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and end-to-end solution validation skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for complex technical topics.
• Strong collaboration across engineering teams and mentoring skills.
• GRE/IPSEC and cloud security
• Modern Test Practices: Utilize modern Test workflows, including AI-assisted coding tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Codex) and integrated development environments like VSCode, to accelerate the development lifecycle and improve code quality.
• Experience with Cisco Viptela or Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet, or Prisma SD-WAN.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN integration across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with CI or CD pipelines and network automation.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation for network management and optimization.
• CCIE,CCNP or equivalent certifications.
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