SDWAN Controller Test Engineering Technical Leader/SDWAN L3 | Python automation| Layer 2/3 security (11-15 YEARS)
Core
Define and drive test strategy and validation architecture for Cisco SD-WAN controller features, including configuration, policy management, high availability, and UI/UX.
Role type
Senior Test Engineering Technical Leader (SD-WAN Controller)
Builds
Cisco Secure SD-WAN Solution (controller and dashboard features)
Domain
Networking (SD-WAN), Security (Zero Trust, SASE), Cloud Connectivity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SD-WAN controller testing, Python automation, REST API, Linux, virtualization (KVM, ESXi), network traffic generation (Ixia, Spirent), Wireshark, GIT, YANG/NETCONF/RESTCONF, root cause analysis, debugging
Preferred skills
SD-WAN vendor experience (Cisco Viptela, VMware, Fortinet, Palo Alto), cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps tools, Ansible, Agile methodologies, AI-based automation tools
Technologies
Python, Selenium, REST API, Ixia, Spirent, Wireshark, GIT, KVM, ESXi, YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible
Responsibilities
Design and evolve scalable test frameworks and validation pipelines; Establish end-to-end test strategies covering functional, system, scale, performance, resiliency, and security; Collaborate with engineering, product, and TAC teams to define quality goals; Lead customer demos and technical presentations; Represent test organization in cross-functional forums to influence release decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship capabilities