Network Verification & Test Engineer

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Network Verification & Test Engineer in Ontario, Ottawa to validate networking systems' performance and compliance. The role involves designing verification plans, executing tests using traffic generation tools, and automating configurations. Candidates should have a solid networking background with experience in system integration testing and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker is preferred. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with traffic generation and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including OSI layers.
• Experience configuring and automating network devices.
• Proficiency with structured data formats and REST API integration.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop system verification matrices to ensure requirement coverage.
• Coordinate and participate in system-level testing activities.
• Design and maintain test cases and test beds for testing scenarios.
• Execute tests using traffic generators and performance tools.
• Validate networking features and performance across OSI layers.
• Implement and manage NETCONF and gRPC/gNMI for configurations.
• Utilize structured data formats to support automation workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues promptly.

Skills

Traffic generation and analysis tools

Networking fundamentals

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Spirent

IXIA

Test Center

tcpdump

iPerf

NETCONF

gRPC/gNMI

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We are seeking a Network Verification & Test Engineer to validate the performance, reliability, and compliance of advanced networking systems. This role involves creating verification plans, executing system-level tests, automating configurations, and working with industry-standard traffic generation tools. The ideal candidate will bring a strong networking background, hands‑on testing expertise, and the ability to work both independently and in collaborative team settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system and subsystem verification matrices to ensure full coverage of all system requirements.

• Coordinate and participate in system‑level testing activities, including planning, execution, and reporting of results.

• Design, develop, and maintain test cases and test beds to support various testing scenarios.

• Execute tests using traffic generators (e.g., Spirent, IXIA, Test Center), packet capture tools (tcpdump), and performance tools (iPerf).

• Validate networking features and performance across OSI layers, including TCP, UDP, IP networking, routing protocols, and network optimization techniques.

• Implement and manage NETCONF and gRPC/gNMI for automated network device configuration.

• Work with structured data formats such as JSON, JSON IETF, XML, YAML, PROTO, and REST APIs to support automation workflows.

• Utilize Kubernetes (POD) and Docker containers for test environment setup and management.

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and functional issues, ensuring timely defect identification and resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with traffic generation and analysis tools such as Spirent, IXIA, Test Center, tcpdump, and iPerf.

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including OSI layers, TCP/UDP/IP protocols, routing protocols, and optimization methods.

• Experience configuring and automating network devices using NETCONF and gRPC/gNMI.

• Proficiency with structured data formats (JSON, XML, YAML, PROTO) and REST API integration.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker environments.

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python or Ansible for network automation and orchestration.

• Prior experience in network verification, system integration testing, or telecom/network equipment validation.

• Exposure to performance benchmarking and large‑scale test environments.