Test Development & Compliance Validation
- Develop, modify, and enhance Forward Networks compliance tests based on client Modular Configuration Standards (MCS) and DNAC templates.
- Ensure that compliance tests accurately interpret client’s network standards and produce reliable results.
- Work with client Architects and client QA to validate and approve each compliance test.
Network Configuration Testing & Implementation
- Build and refine compliance tests for BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, OSPF, F5, Palo Alto, Arista, Wireless, and other network technologies.
- Develop logical steps to verify that the correct configurations are tested and applied to various devices.
- Support the development of NDFC templates in the future.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Work closely with Claire Reyes and Dustin Ancog as part of the Forward Networks NQE build team.
- Provide weekly status updates on DNAC test development and refine processes based on client’s feedback.
- Maintain proper documentation of tests, templates, and network compliance frameworks.
Support for TRON & Future Expansion
- Ensure Forward Networks tests provide accurate data to TRON, which relies on this information for pre/post-tests and configuration verification.
- Assist in scaling compliance testing as additional standards, templates, and future workload increase.
- Contribute to ad-hoc network compliance requests from client.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, Regex, JSON, and XML.
- Strong understanding of network configurations, templates, and compliance testing.
- Experience working with Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, Wireless, and other networking technologies.
- Ability to analyze and interpret network configuration standards and design guides.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience with Forward Networks or similar network compliance tools.
- Familiarity with DNAC and NDFC templates.
- Previous experience working with network automation and compliance testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of client’s network standards is a plus.