Senior Network and Security Compliance Test Engineer
About the position Responsibilities • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex network topologies and devices within our AI data center. • Drive the design of advanced test cases for L2/L3 functionalities, focusing on performance, scalability, and resilience under high-demand AI workloads. • Oversee and conduct in-depth testing of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS) to validate network convergence, stability, and optimal traffic flow. • Analyze and interpret complex test data to identify network bottlenecks, performance degradation, and areas for optimization. • Architect and implement robust security test methodologies to rigorously validate network security controls and configurations. • Perform advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits on network infrastructure to proactively identify and mitigate risks. • Ensure strict adherence to internal security policies and external regulatory compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR) relevant to data center networking. • Develop and integrate automated security compliance checks into continuous integration and deployment pipelines. • Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated test automation frameworks and scripts primarily using Python, significantly enhancing test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability. • Champion the adoption of automation best practices across the team. • Develop custom tools and utilities to simulate complex network conditions and analyze performance. • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network and security incidents, collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams. • Actively participate in network architecture reviews, offering critical insights to ensure testability, reliability, and security are built into designs from inception. • Mentor and guide junior test engineers, fostering their technical growth and promoting a culture of quality and innovation. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 7+ years of progressive experience in network testing, with a significant focus on enterprise or hyperscale data center environments. • Deep knowledge of network architecture and advanced networking concepts (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS). • Extensive experience with various routing protocols, including advanced configurations and troubleshooting of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, or ISIS. • Expert-level hands-on experience with commercial traffic generators (e.g., IXIA, Spirent) and/or advanced open-source tools (e.g., TRex, Ostinato, DPDK-based solutions). • Strong proficiency in Python for automation, including developing complex test scripts, frameworks, and API integrations. • CCNP certification is required; CCIE is highly preferred. Nice-to-haves • Direct, hands-on experience with SONiC OS in a production or large-scale test environment. • Working experience or strong familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project) networking principles and hardware designs. • Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) concepts and testing. • Proven experience with network security tools and methodologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control, encryption). • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Experience with Linux system administration and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Apply tot his job