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Principal Software Engineer (automation Testing) - Ngfw - Netsec @ Cyberark

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 Principal Software Engineer (automation Testing) - Ngfw - Netsec

Job Description

Job Summary
As a Principal Software Engineer in Test for the NGFW team, you will be a key leader in validating core networking and security features for our groundbreaking technologies You will join a world-class team, taking ownership of your focus areas to solve complex L2-7 security problems This role requires intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving, and a highly collaborative mindset to work effectively with multi-functional teams and drive quality from design to release
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the end-to-end testing of Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall (NGFW) features, ensuring robust security and performance
  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive automated test plans and test cases to validate core networking and security functionalities
  • Create and maintain advanced automation tools and testing infrastructure to enhance quality and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate proactively with Software Engineering and Product Management teams throughout the product lifecycle, from design to release, to ensure alignment
  • Isolate, reproduce, and debug complex issues discovered during testing and post-release, taking ownership to drive them to resolution
  • Build and manage complex physical and virtual testbed environments, including ESXi or KVM-based setups
  • Work closely with development counterparts to understand product architecture and design effective test strategies
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 9+ years of test engineering experience in the Network and Security domain, focusing on platforms, infrastructure, and systems
  • Expertise in L2-L3 network testing, including common switching and routing protocols
  • Proficiency in automation scripting with Python or a similar language
  • Experience with bug tracking tools (eg, Jira) and version control systems (eg, Git)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct experience testing network security products, particularly firewalls and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
  • Strong knowledge of L4-L7 application layers, protocols, and test methods
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (ESXi, KVM) and setting up virtual test environments
  • Familiarity with public cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Quality Assurance and Testing
Role: Automation Test Engineer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: Cyberark
Location(s): Bengaluru

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Keyskills:   Product management Automation Version control GCP Network security Test cases Virtualization IPS Operations Python

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