Senior Network Automation & Lab Certification Engineer

AceStack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

AceStack in New York is seeking an experienced network test engineer to lead lab testing and product certifications. The role focuses on Linux networking, automation, and cloud-native designs using Kubernetes and eBPF observability.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years in LAN/WAN design and certification, strong Python and Ansible skills, and CCIE/CCNP level experience. On-site presence 3–4 days per week is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of LAN/WAN design, engineering, and certification experience.
• Lab testing and certification experience in a network lab is desirable.
• CCIE or CCNP level experience is required.
• Strong Linux, networking, and automation fundamentals are essential.

Responsibilities

• Test and certify network hardware for performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Develop automated test workflows with Python and Ansible to improve coverage.
• Lead lab testing, patch certification, and security validation across enterprise networks.
• Operate and test cloud-native networks with Kubernetes, Cilium, and eBPF observability.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to drive testing improvements and standards.
• Create design documents and testing templates for certifications and release cycles.

Skills

Linux networking

Network testing

Python

Ansible

Kubernetes

eBPF

Wireshark

Git

CI/CD automation

Vendor management

Performance testing

Education

CCIE or CCNP

Tools

IXIA

Spirent

ROBOT Framework

kubectl

Git

Job description

AceStack in New York is seeking an experienced network test engineer to lead lab testing and product certifications. The role focuses on Linux networking, automation, and cloud-native designs using Kubernetes and eBPF observability.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years in LAN/WAN design and certification, strong Python and Ansible skills, and CCIE/CCNP level experience. On-site presence 3–4 days per week is expected.