Software Test Engineering Technical Leader | Python, Networking/Security, AI | 9 to 14 Years | Bangalore

123 Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited’s FTD team in Bengaluru seeks an experienced leader to own test and automation for next‑gen firewall features, focusing on feature interaction, P&S, system and customer deployment readiness. You will accelerate validation cycles by embracing AI‑driven SDLC and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust releases.

Minimum qualifications include 8+ years in Networking/Security, strong TCP/IP, routing, NAT/ZTNA, SDWAN, VPN, and hands‑on

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Networking/Security with test ownership and leadership.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, NAT/ZTNA, SDWAN, VPN and IPv6 expertise.
• Automation experience in Python or Java; UI and API test automation.
• DevOps CI/CD exposure and AISDLC knowledge is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Test & Automation charter for new and existing product functionality.
• Accelerate test cycles by embracing AI and spec-driven development.
• Automate tests with FTL, integrate into regression; coordinate with support.

Skills

TCP/IP Networking

Routing Protocols

NAT & ZTNA

SDWAN

VPN

IPv6

AI SDLC

Python/Java automation

UI & API test automation

DevOps CI/CD

Security testing

UI automation

Tools

ESXi

KVM

AWS

Azure

OCI

Wireshark

tcpdump

Packet tracer

Job description

Meet the team

Cisco Next Generation Fire Power Threat Defence (FTD) is the flagship product from Security Business Group (SBG). FTD integrates award-winning ASA Firewall services and world's best & well known IPS engine SNORT into a high-performance NGFW appliance. It is an extremely successful product and continue to lead the market with threat centric focus and market differentiating features. Though we take phenomenal pride in being market leaders in threat security for long time, we are constantly innovating and improving our solutions to address the ever-changing threat perceptions and changing data security paradigms so that our customers are always secured. We take our customers trust in us very seriously and go all the way to ensure we protect their data all times. Our team works on leading security and threat mitigation solutions that are highly scalable and easily manageable.

Currently, FTD team in India is looking for talented, motivated and inspiring Leaders who can work optimally in a collaborative environment, lead and contribute to the overall test ownership of our next generation firewall technologies, transforming the team fully using AI accelerated SDLC model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Test & Automation charter of the new & existing functionality in the Product with deep focus on Feature Interaction, P&S, System & Solution Testing and Customer deployment focus.
• Accelerate Product development test cycle velocity multi-fold by fully embracing AI & Spec Driven Development model.
• Ability to focus on deep internal aspects of the feature and its integration with the OS. Should learn new features, technologies and platforms in a relatively short amount of time. Automate tests using FTL and Integrate them into Regression. Work closely with customer support to provide timely resolution of problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Networking/Security Domain Development & Testing, proven as a Leader & Domain expert
• Proficient in TCP/IP Networking, Routing Protocols, Access Control Policies, NAT, Carrier grade NAT, SDWAN, VPN, ZTNA, Network management, IPv6 Expertise on Network security (L3-L7 Inspection, Intrusion prevention / Intrusion detection / IPSEC and SSL / TLS)
• Experience and knowledge on - Routing & Switching (OSPF / BGP / EIGRP / VLAN / STP / DHCP / multicast)
• Should have worked in Virtual technologies (ESXi, KVM, AWS, Azure, OCI)
• Hands on experience with Legitimate and Malware Application Traffic generator tools, Linux, Windows, Packet tracer, Wireshark and tcpdump Tools
• Familiar with - Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Juniper, Fortinet products preferred
• Strong automation background on Python, Java etc.
• Should have experience in UI & API based test automation
• Experience in DevOps, Continuous integration and Continuous delivery tools are made valuable contributions.
• Above all, expertise in AI, AI Tools and AI based SDLC.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Cisconians power the future. We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale. The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn. We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together. Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life’s best work.