Security/Network System Test Engineer

Athena
Palo Alto, CA

We are are seeking a System Test Engineer with expertise in On-Prem+SaaS+Air Gap applications providing cybersecurity solutions to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in testing, validating, and ensuring the reliability and security of our Cyber Security platform. This position requires strong analytical skills, hands-on experience with automation, and a deep understanding of cloud environments, networking protocols, firewalls and security frameworks.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and execute system-level test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts for a SaaS/On-Prem cyber security platform.
  • Validate end-to-end functionality, scalability, and performance of security applications integrated with external ITSM systems.
  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks to streamline test execution and enhance test coverage.
  • Conduct security, performance, and regression testing to identify vulnerabilities, bottlenecks, and reliability issues.
  • Test and validate the functionality of agents that connect with the SaaS/On-Prem platform.
  • Work closely with development, product management, and DevOps teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure high-quality product releases.
  • Implement and execute API testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
  • Participate in test strategy planning and provide feedback for continuous improvement of the test process.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering or a related field
  • 5-10 years of experience in system testing for SaaS applications and Cyber Security platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, NAT, Network Forwarding, Routing, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, VPN, IPSec, TLS, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of security concepts and working knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, zero-trust architecture, and cloud security controls.
  • Analyze and find discrepancies in Network forwarding and security policies.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools (Playwright, PyTest, etc.).
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash,or other languages.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience of working with Hypervisors such as ESX, KVM, Proxmox etc.
  • Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in distributed systems and cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, and compliance standards.
  • Experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Wireshark, or Metasploit.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CCNA Security, CISSP, or CEH are a plus.

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