STAFF QA ENGINEER -9820

Extreme Networks; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks seeks an SQA Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality networking solutions. The successful candidate will participate in all phases from design to deployment, utilizing their extensive knowledge of networking protocols and testing methodologies to ensure product excellence. A commitment to inclusion and excellence aligns with the company values, creating a vibrant workplace where diverse backgrounds contribute to innovative results.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaboration with talented engineers

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Telecom/Data Networking.
• Experience in WLAN and network security.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop test strategy, test plans, and validate products.
• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot wireless networks.
• Create test scripts for testing REST API.

Skills

IEEE 802.1

WLAN security

Wireless network standards

Network protocols

Testing methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer science/application/engineering

Tools

Wireshark

Ixia

Smart bits

Spirent

JMeter

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme.

Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them.

Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The SQA Engineer would be an individual contributor partnering with other Engineering teams, Services and Field Engineers to help build and validate the Products and Solutions for high end customer deployments. The role would require participation from design, development to deployment and beyond. The Engineers would write test strategy, test plans and develop tools and scripts to cover the various functional, performance and scalability aspects of Platform and Software solution validation.

Qualification and Experience:

B.E. / B.Tech . or equivalent in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer science/application/engineering

8-12 years of relevant industry experience in Telecom/Data Networking (WLAN or Wi-Fi) and WLAN network security

Skillset Required:

Excellent knowledge and work experience in most of the following areas:

• IEEE 802.1 (Bridging, VLAN, STP, MAC security)
• L2/L3 Features (TCP/IP, VRRP, IGMP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, ARP, HSRP, PoE, LLDP, GRE, LT2TP, and IPSec)
• Experience with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless network standards.
• Experience with wireless security mechanisms (WPA/WPA2/WPA3), wireless design principles, RF technology, and wireless network control systems
• Ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale wireless networks with proven experience in troubleshooting isolation and remediation
• Experience in WLAN Mesh network deployment and troubleshooting.
• Experience with wireless optimizations, including AP placement, achieving ideal signal levels, optimized roaming, spectrum selection, channel tuning, cell optimization, QoS, and more
• Solid understanding of LAN/WAN and network protocols and wireless monitoring tools for quick issue resolutions
• Experience designing controller clustering, failover methods and caveats, group management, AP modes of operation, patching, RF management, Network Management and Monitoring (SNMP, SFLOW, Netflow)
• DHCP, DNS, SSH, RADIUS, LDAP, IPSec, CA
• Network Security and Management features - Netlogin, AAA, IP sec, Firewalls, SSL, SNMP MIB
• Good exposure to performance testing and Tools and best practices(IXIA, Smart bits, Spirent, JMeter. Etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting client experience tests and wireless packet analyses, managing support cases with external technology vendors, and performing active and passive wireless site surveys
• Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems, and develop positive working relationships and strong rapport with team member
• Develop test scripts for Testing REST API or Services.
• Experience in programing and scripting languages (e.g. Java, Python, Shell, Perl).
• Well versed in VMware Vcenter and ESXi and Microsoft hyper-v.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Google Cloud or Azure is a plus.
• Exposure to Docker Containerization, Clustering solutions is a plus.
• Good understanding of Operating system concepts (Unix/Linux and Windows) and network applications and network operating system.
• Familiarity with Traffic Generators (Ixia/Spirent) and Network debugging tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute etc.)
• Should have hands-on experience on Test planning, topology planning, requirement-to-testcase mapping, Test case writing, Defect logging and tracking, with excellent debugging skills.
• Good knowledge of testing methodologies, knowledge of different testing types and overall product life-cycle
• Good Analytical and Communication Skills

Added Advantages:

• ISTQB, Cloud Practitioner, Network+, CWNA and CCNA (Wireless) certification will have added advantage

Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) creates effortless networking experiences that enable all of us to advance. We push the boundaries of technology leveraging the powers of machine learning, artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver progress like never before. For more information, visit Extreme'swebsiteor follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Come Advance with us! In keeping with our values, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on “protected categories,” Extreme Networks also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our organization. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Extreme Networks.