Network Test Developer

Cynet systems Inc; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Product Development Engineer to conduct performance testing on network systems and provide Tier 3 customer support. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, expertise in configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as a solid understanding of networking protocols. Strong communication skills are essential for this role, which involves collaboration on cross-functional teams and contribution to product specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a Product Development environment, primarily in industrial communication.
• Experience in configuring Routers, Switches and Firewalls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional stress performance testing on IP routers and Ethernet switches.
• Develop and execute product feature specification test plans.
• Provide Tier 3 customer support as required.

Skills

Functional stress testing

Interoperability testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Software test automation

Education

University or college degree in internetworking, computer science, electronics engineering or science

Tools

Linux systems

Routers

Switches

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform functional stress performance and interoperability testing on IP routers, Ethernet switches, control applications and/or network management systems.
• Develop and execute product / feature specification test plans.
• Provide requirements and specifications needs for development of the software test automation tool and its functional review.
• Provide Tier 3 customer support as required; Troubleshoot issues to ensure timely remedy of customer concerns.
• Review and provide input to the product requirements and feature specifications, as a representative on a cross-functional team.
• Writing and reviewing application notes and product literature.
• Aiding development of software test automation tool that interacts with switches and routers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a Product Development environment, primarily in industrial communication.
• University or college degree in internetworking, computer science, electronics engineering or science.
• Experience in configuring Routers, Switches and Firewalls.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 technologies: RSTP/MSTP, IGMP, VLAN, 802.1x authentication, DHCP, Ethernet, Link Aggregation.
• Knowledge of Layer 3 technologies: Frame Relay, PPP, channelized interfaces, OSPF, BGP, RIP, MPLS,VRF, PIM-SM, SNMP, VRRP, QoS, IPv6, Tunneling protocols.
• Knowledge of Security protocols: IPsec-VPN, TLS, Radius, Firewall, Intrusion detection and prevention system.
• Knowledge of OSI Model and TCP/IP protocol stack.
• Programming Languages: Perl, PHP, C, Java or similar an asset.
• Configuring Linux systems experience an asset.
• Software development experience an asset.
• Strong verbal and written XX communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.