Network Test Engineer III This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the ...
Network Test Engineer III This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
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Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · Hybrid
$102K - $139K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
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Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
Aguadilla, PR · Hybrid
$92K - $127K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Network Test Engineer III
San Juan, PR · On-site
Network Test Engineer III This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the ...
Network Test Engineer III
San Juan, PR · On-site
Network Test Engineer III This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the ...
IP Network Test Engineer Location: Fort Meade, MD (Hybrid) Clearance required by the project: Secret or Top Secret Certification: CompTIA SEC+ CE Customer- DISA Responsibilities (include, but not ...
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Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · Hybrid
$102K - $139K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · Hybrid
$102K - $139K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
Aguadilla, PR · Hybrid
$92K - $127K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
Aguadilla, PR · Hybrid
$92K - $127K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · Hybrid
$102K - $139K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · Hybrid
$102K - $139K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Summary We are looking for a Network Test Engineer, who will be testing high-speed optical transceivers and work cross departmentally to debug and troubleshoot to figure out root causes Job Duties
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Senior Network Test Engineer
Aguadilla, PR · Hybrid
$92K - $127K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
Aguadilla, PR · Hybrid
$92K - $127K/yr
Senior Network Test Engineer This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ...
Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · On-site
$102K - $139K/yr
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Senior Network Test Engineer
San Juan, PR · On-site
$102K - $139K/yr
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Summary We are looking for a Network Test Engineer, who will be testing high-speed optical transceivers and work cross departmentally to debug and troubleshoot to figure out root causes Job Duties
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Position Overview An IP Network Engineer assesses, tests, and recommends solutions and technologies to improve all aspects of DISN IP backbone. These technologies include network devices (routers ...
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An IP Network Engineer assesses, tests, and recommends solutions and technologies to improve all aspects of DISN IP backbone. These technologies include network devices (routers, switches, firewalls ...
Position Overview An IP Network Engineer assesses, tests, and recommends solutions and technologies to improve all aspects of DISN IP backbone. These technologies include network devices (routers ...
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| Aspect | Network Test Engineer | Network Support Engineer |
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| Certifications | CCNA, CompTIA Network+ | CCNA, CompTIA Network+ |
| Work Environment | Testing labs, network simulation environments | Help desks, on-site support, troubleshooting |
| Primary Focus | Designing and executing network tests, validating performance | Maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving network issues |
| Industry Usage | Telecom, IT, networking vendors | IT departments, service providers |
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Job description
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Responsible for providing solid support of Networking Products that involve customer-specific tests for a release, product, and solution. This role requires to develop and maintain expertise on the products deployed within the Specific Customer Networks. The Candidate should have expertise in networking fundamentals, L2/L3 protocols and hands on experience in both manual & automation of multi-dimensional scaled solutions testing.
Responsibilities:
Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
Participates as a member of project team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics, Electrical or equivalent.
Typically 4-6 years experience in networking
Experience with internet protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6
Knowledge and Skills:
Internet Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6
Domain Knowledge: Cloud Provider/ Enterprise and Data Centre Technologies and AI/ML Data Center Network Technologies
Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF/ISIS, ARP, VLANS, MPLS, L3VPN, MC-LAG, LACP, L2VPN, VPLS, Multicast, NGMVPN, EVPN-VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, NAT, HTTP, NetConf, etc.
Layer 2 technologies, Spanning Tree, LAG, MC-LAG, Virtual Chassis
CLOS Architecture, HA Design Concepts, EVPN
Test Knowledge: Prepare Test Plans, Test Execution, Understanding of Complex Customer Networks.
Automation: Experience in automated test execution, ability to debug automation failures, and narrow down software issues from test results and logs. Knowledge in Python/Pytest/Go or any other scripting language.
Expertise in use of networking test equipment like Spirent and Ixia, including automation..
Strong written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language. Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.
*Relocation support is provided for eligible candidates.
Additional Skills:
What We Can Offer You:
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We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
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We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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