We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Cloud Testing Engineer with deep expertise in IPv6 networking and hands-on experience across public cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate will design and implement test strategies, develop lab testing frameworks, and validate IPv6 and dual-stack networking in cloud-native and enterprise environments. This role involves close collaboration with architecture teams and business units to ensure compliance with IPv6 readiness standards and optimize network security and performance.โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute test strategies for IPv6 validation across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
- Develop test automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
- Build and manage lab environments for hardware/software certification and PoCs.
- Validate network DMZ designs, certify underlying hardware/software features, and enhance network security posture.
- Perform data gathering and analytics for test results and prepare deployment templates.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues and provide solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud, compute, security, telemetry, desktop engineering) and senior management.
- Provide escalation support to network operations for bug validation and vulnerability assessments.
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Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and feature testing/certification.
- CCIE/CCNP certification or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP networking:
VPC IPv6 addressing, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53
- Azure: VNet IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network Watcher
GCP: Cloud Routers, IPv6 Access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs
- 3+ years of IPv6 networking and validation experience.
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching (Cisco IOS-XE/XR/NXOS), TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, MPLS VPNs, VXLAN, Multicast.
- Experience with DMVPN, IPSec, and encryption standards.
- Familiarity with Python network programming (preferred).
- Experience with job scheduling tools and Agile methodologies.
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Desired Skills:
- Certifications in AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, or GCP Cloud Network Engineer.
- Experience with network security hardening and best practices.
- Knowledge of test-driven development and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
- LAN/WAN Network design
- CCIE/CCNP
- AWS, Azure, and GCP networking
- IPv6 networking
- Routing, Switching, Encryption
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