Staff Systems/Software Test Engineer - L2/L3 protocol This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office. 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 on finding 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: Job Family Definition: Responsible for planning and arranging the labor, schedules, equipment and diagnostics required for testing and evaluating both standard and special devices. Specifies tests to be performed and provides test area with parameters for sample testing. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment and diagnostics, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for designing, developing and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. Management Level Definition: Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others. What you will do: - Leads multiple project teams of other test engineers and internal and outsourced test partners responsible for all stages of systems, equipment, and device testing, including solution and test plan design, validation, tooling, test execution and results evaluation. - Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced partners for systems, equipment, and device testing. - Reviews and evaluates product designs and project activities for compliance with technology and testing guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback based on results to improve product quality and mitigate risk of product failure. - Provides domain-specific expertise and overall test engineering leadership and perspective to cross- organization projects, programs, and activities. - Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the test engineering organization. - Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members. What you need to bring: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. - Typically 8-12 years experience. Knowledge and Skills: - Multicast Networking: Strong understanding of multicast protocols and configurations. - VXLAN EVPN: Hands-on experience with VXLAN EVPN deployments and troubleshooting. - Routing Protocols: - BGP – Configuration, route policies, and troubleshooting. - OSPF – Design and operational knowledge. - Access Features: - DHCP – Server and relay configurations. - 802.1X (dot1x) – Authentication and security implementation. - Basic Networking & Switching Concepts: VLANs, STP, link aggregation, and Layer 2/Layer 3 fundamentals. - Automation Skills: - Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and network validation What We Can Offer You: Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development 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. Unconditional Inclusion 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. Let's Stay Connected:Follow [@HPECareers](http://instagram.com/hpecareers) on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. ### ### Job: Engineering Job Level: TCP\_04 HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 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