Network Test and Validation - Fast Hire

Job Title: Network Test and Validation

Location: Fremont, CA - 100 % onsite

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:

Specific deliverables:

·         Perform network audits to evaluate: Capacity usage (BW, space, power, etc), Unused devices.

·         Analyze for network reports and review network trends and suggest improvements.

·         Deploy agents to monitor networks by using Prod tools and enriching existing data.

·         Deploy dashboards to visualize KPIs from audits.

·         Support different tasks (internal ticketing system) coming from USB tethering and

·         Remote Rendering

·         Support PoC to deploy new systems, workflows or testing alternatives.

·         Support implementation of NetGram workflows and automation

·         Support integration activities with other internal tools and systems (i.e test automation framework, AI/ML pipeline)

·         Drive Software release management, Test & Validation: including Release life cycle management:

o   Wired and Wireless nodes release selection

o   Use Case definition.

o   Reports

o   Define Upgrades plan.

o   Track new features on Cisco Roadmap

o   Track security vulnerabilities and fixes on the network.

·         Coordinate Deployment in validation network (i.e.. Validation Chambers and WLCs) and deployment in the fleet

Recommended Qualifications:

·         Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6,

·         BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or MPLS): network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP,

·         JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA or equivalent experience.

·         Experience with 100G/ 400G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP).

·         Analyzing tactical situations, troubleshooting, root causing systems and tools, and problem solving via tasks or larger cross functional projects.

·         Release life cycle management experience with software development and CI/CD

·         Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware.

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

·         Work experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.

·         Experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP) and Optical Transport Networks (OTN).’

·         Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

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