CareerPlan

Infrastructure Network Testing Lead

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$96k–$162k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead Software Quality Engineer responsible for validating enterprise network changes across LAN/WAN, security, and cloud platforms to ensure functional, performance, and compliance requirements prior to production release.

Role type

Senior IC Network Testing Lead

Builds

High-quality, low-risk network deployments and change releases

Domain

Financial Services / Network Infrastructure

Required skills

Network change validation, Test plan design, Defect management, Risk control, Test automation, Stakeholder engagement, Documentation, Regression testing

Preferred skills

SD-WAN expertise, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), CI/CD validation, Risk frameworks, Mentorship

Technologies

ServiceNow, Jira, Azure, HP/BMC Remedy, SD-WAN, Zscaler, F5, Palo Alto, Infoblox, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Responsibilities

Execute validation of network changes (routing, switching, firewall, SD-WAN, load balancers), Design and run test plans and validation scenarios, Identify defects and provide go/no-go recommendations, Drive automation of validation processes, Collaborate with engineering and CAB teams for change readiness, Maintain validation evidence and quality metrics

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC