
QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing
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Job description
Extreme Networks is hiring a QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing — a full-time, based in Bangalore role. Apply directly on Extreme Networks's careers page below.
QA SW ENGINEER 10547- Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing
Team: Engineering
Location: Bangalore
Commitment: Fulltime
Workplace Type: hybrid
The QA 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 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.
B.E. / B.Tech. or equivalent in CS/ECE/TCE/EEE or MS in Computer science/application/engineering
2-4 years of relevant industry experience in Telecom/Data Networking and network security
• Excellent knowledge and work experience in most of the following areas:
• Good understanding of Operating system concepts and network applications and network operating system.
• Familiarity with Traffic Generators (Ixia/Spirent) and Network debugging tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute etc.)
• Good knowledge of Cloud based application validation and micro services-based architecture.
• Should have hands-on experience on Test planning, computer networking 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
• IEEE 802.1 (Bridging, VLAN, STP, MAC security, LLDP)
• L2/L3 Features (TCP/IP, VRRP, IGMP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, ICMPv6, ARP), Basic understanding of IS-IS.
• Network Management and Monitoring (SNMP, SFLOW, Netflow, RMON, ERSPAN)
• DHCP, DNS, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS, LDAP, IPSec, CA.
• Network Security and Management features - Netlogin, AAA, IP sec, Firewalls, SSL, SNMP MIB.
• Unix/Linux and Windows environments.
Added Advantages:
• ISTQB, Cloud Practitioner, Network+, CWNA and CCNA certification will have added advantage.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing at Extreme Networks?
The required skills for QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing at Extreme Networks include: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LDAP, Unix, Linux, Windows, CCNA.
What is the seniority level for QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing at Extreme Networks?
QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing at Extreme Networks is a Entry level position.
How do I apply for QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing at Extreme Networks?
You can view the full description and apply for QA Software Engineer, Layer2/Layer3 Protocol Testing at Extreme Networks on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/extreme-networks-qa-sw-engineer-10547-layer2-layer3-protocol-testing-qoog5.