Celestica · 1 day ago
Lead Network and Security Test Engineer (Austin)
Merrimack, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/StaffCelestica is a leader in design and manufacturing solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Network and Security Compliance Test Engineer. This role involves validating network functionality and security for AI data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with standards while driving complex testing initiatives.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex network topologies and devices within our AI data center
Drive the design of advanced test cases for L2/L3 functionalities, focusing on performance, scalability, and resilience under high-demand AI workloads
Oversee and conduct in-depth testing of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS) to validate network convergence, stability, and optimal traffic flow
Analyze and interpret complex test data to identify network bottlenecks, performance degradation, and areas for optimization
Architect and implement robust security test methodologies to rigorously validate network security controls and configurations
Perform advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits on network infrastructure to proactively identify and mitigate risks
Ensure strict adherence to internal security policies and external regulatory compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR) relevant to data center networking
Develop and integrate automated security compliance checks into continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated test automation frameworks and scripts primarily using Python, significantly enhancing test efficiency, coverage, and repeatability
Champion the adoption of automation best practices across the team
Develop custom tools and utilities to simulate complex network conditions and analyze performance
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network and security incidents, collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams
Actively participate in network architecture reviews, offering critical insights to ensure testability, reliability, and security are built into designs from inception
Mentor and guide junior test engineers, fostering their technical growth and promoting a culture of quality and innovation
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals
Hands-on experience with traffic generation
Keen eye for security vulnerabilities
Experience in validating network functionality, performance, and security posture
Ability to drive complex testing initiatives
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex network topologies and devices
Drive the design of advanced test cases for L2/L3 functionalities
Oversee and conduct in-depth testing of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, ISIS)
Analyze and interpret complex test data to identify network bottlenecks, performance degradation, and areas for optimization
Architect and implement robust security test methodologies
Perform advanced vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits
Ensure strict adherence to internal security policies and external regulatory compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR)
Develop and integrate automated security compliance checks into continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated test automation frameworks and scripts primarily using Python
Champion the adoption of automation best practices across the team
Develop custom tools and utilities to simulate complex network conditions and analyze performance
Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network and security incidents
Actively participate in network architecture reviews
Mentor and guide junior test engineers
Preferred
Direct, hands-on experience with SONiC OS in a production or large-scale test environment
Working experience or strong familiarity with OCP (Open Compute Project) networking principles and hardware designs
Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) concepts and testing
Proven experience with network security tools and methodologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control, encryption)
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with Linux system administration and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Company
Celestica
Celestica is a manufacturing firm that provides design, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions to a multitude of industries.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.47B2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $657.67M
2023-06-05Post Ipo Secondary· $148.8M
2021-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $660.4M
Leadership Team
Robert Mionis
President and CEO
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