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Job Title: Senior Network Testing Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Hybrid: Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months Contract + Hire
Pay Range: $70/hr-$80/hr on W2 (DOE)
Position Description: This position is a Senior Network Engineer role with strong expertise in implementing Network Access Control, 802.1X on Enterprise class switches. Candidates focus will be in developing lab testing frameworks, to test and validate the secure access using Cisco Identity Services Engine, RADIUS, authentication protocols and device certificates. This role will be critical in enhancing end point visibility and ensuring compliance across wired and wireless network infrastructure.
This role will entail, but not limited to, working within the framework of network access control and policy enforcement control access to the network primarily focusing on authentication at the network edge.
The critical tasks at hand are:
- To prepare the testplan(s) certifying IEEE 802.1x across a number of edge devices that carry a IEEE 802.1x supplicant ranging from Window 10/ 11/ Cisco Phones/ speakers bus turret/ Apple iOS/ Android/ and much more working in conjunction with a number of different edge switches as the IEEE 802.1x Authenticator . The backend Authentication Server is Cisco ISE
- Automate these test plans in a ROBOT framework, using Ansible and Python such that the above validation between IEEE 802.1x Authenticator (the switch) and candidate edge device. The outcome of this is a ROBOT
- The above two allow the creation of a self-service portal where the 802.1x interop will be verified and within the ROBOT framework a Test Report with Logs will be generated for comprehensive analysis as required. Most helpful will be understanding network DMZ designs and certify the underlying hardware, related software features and desktop endpoints 8021.x functionality and related failure modes.
The successful candidate would have a sound knowledge and experience of functional testing performed manually which then can be automated. Good Ansible and Python programming .
- Proficiency in the ROBOT Framework: Understanding the syntax, libraries, and how to create and execute test cases using the ROBOT framework.
- Programming Skills: Knowledge of Python
- Networking Knowledge: Understanding of network protocols, configurations, and troubleshooting TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and other networking concepts.
- Ansible: Using Ansible for automation, including writing playbooks, managing inventories, and using Ansible modules to automate network configurations and deployments.
- Test Case Design: Ability to design effective test cases that cover various network scenarios and edge cases.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of the network and test cases are thoroughly tested.
Qualifications:
- 8+ Years of experience with LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and certification, CCNP Level of experience.
- Proficiency in the ROBOT Framework
- Knowledge of Python
- Ansible playbooks authoring and how to integrate Ansible with ROBOT framework for seamless automation is beneficial.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of the test cases are thoroughly tested.
- Experience with building Lab designs, and certification of hardware and software of products, performing PoCs.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, 802.1X configurations.
- Understanding of device certificate management and Certificate based authentication (EAP-TLS).? understanding of RADIUS, Dynamic VLAN, Critical VLAN, EAP, AAA, port security, CoA and IBNS2.0 a plus
- Familiarity with Cisco ISE profiling, authentication, authorization, and policy configurations a plus
- Good knowledge of Networking technologies: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF? Work under minimal supervision
- Experience in using test tools like Ixia/Spirent/ iperf, Latency generators, Wireshark a plus
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Collaborate and co-ordinate with Network and Security teams, and vendors.
- Ability to deal with multiple projects and prioritize the tasks Excellent communication skills a MUST? Create all necessary test cases and develop config templates and operational manuals.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, while working with diverse audiences including highly skilled IT professionals and senior management? Collaborate with other technical teams at client to deliver product and solution level support.? Extensive liaising with Cisco and Arista
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of Network protocols BGP, OSPF, Spanning Tree protocol
- Knowledge on 802.1X, End point authentication, Radius, EAP is a must.
- Working knowledge of DNS And DHCP Servers
- Design and troubleshoot Cisco, Arista Network platforms and protocols IP Routing Platforms: ISR, ASR1K, ASR9K, Catalyst 9K, Nexus9K? Cabling and optics 10/25G/40G/50G/100G? Break out cables, break out panels. Ansible knowledge? ROBOT framework Python ISE knowledge a plus? Test automation within CI/CD infrastructure, ROBOT framework a plus Cisco SDA solution and DNA Center a plus
Benefits Info: Russell Tobin/Pride Global offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.