QA/Automation Engineer

QA/Automation Engineer

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week 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:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA/Automation Engineer to validate and automate testing for Mist Systems' Network Access Control (NAC) product.

You will design and execute both manual and automated test cases, ensure seamless integration with Juniper products and third-party identity services, and help maintain high product quality through robust automation.

Key Responsibilities:


* Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases for NAC components (policy enforcement, device onboarding, posture checks, MDM integration, etc.)


* Collaborate with Product Managers and Developers to create comprehensive test plans


* Validate integrations with Mist Dashboard, Juniper switches, access points, and external identity services (Azure AD, Okta, RADIUS)


* Automate end-to-end workflows using Python, REST APIs, and relevant frameworks


* Simulate network conditions using virtual labs or physical testbeds


* Maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution


* Perform regression, performance, scalability, and security testing


* Analyze logs, debug issues, and document detailed bug reports


* Support debugging of live production customer issues

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, Master's degree preferred


* 5+ years in QA or Automation engineering (networking or security products preferred)


* Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, RADIUS, 802.1X, NAC)


* Automation experience with REST APIs, Python, and related frameworks


* Cloud-native platform and microservices testing experience


* Proficiency with Wireshark, Postman, Jenkins, Docker, and Git


* Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:


* Experience with Mist Systems, Juniper, or other NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC)


* Knowledge of SAML/OAuth2, Azure AD, Okta, Zero Trust, and endpoint posture checks


* Familiarity with test management/reporting tools (e.g., TestRail)

Additional Skills:

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