You will also…Collaborate with internal teams to understand customer use cases and design the topology to replicate their solutionsReproduce customer environments in internal labs using hardware, traffic generators, and open-source tools to validate solutionsAccurately replicate network protocols, using tools and technologies to mimic real-world scenarios for testing and validation purposesDesign and develop innovative test frameworks and tools to support the test execution environment plansMonitor and optimize performance of the customer's network environment Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experienceExperience in developing automation tools, test frameworks, and network validation scripts using PythonHands-on experience with Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols such as BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, Segment Routing, and Multicast technologiesExperience in network automation (e.g., using pyATS or similar), protocol testing, and software quality assuranceExperience reproducing customer environments, perform root cause analysis, and delivering solutions for large-scale service providers or enterprise deploymentsExperience in configuring, validating, and troubleshooting routing platforms (e.g., Nexus switches), with experience in hardware-based forwardingPreferred Qualifications:Hands on experience with GIT, Jira, Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline toolsIndustry certification such as CCIE/CCNP/Cisco DevNet will be a plusExperience with network monitoring tools like Grafana, telegraf and InfluxDB and traffic generators like Ixia and SpirentExperience with network programmability - gNMI, gRPC, NETCONF, YANG , REST API, RPCKnowledge of Linux/OS such as CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu and expertise on Bash/Unix Shell ScriptingKnowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies - KVM, VMware, Docker, and KubernetesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Understanding and hands on Cisco IOS/IOS-XR platformsExperience with AI and ML is a plusExperience in configuring, validating, and troubleshooting routing platforms (e.g., Cisco ASR, NCS, 8000, Nexus, Catalyst or non-Cisco router/switch), with experience in hardware-based forwarding#WeAreCisco#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.