Solution Validation Engineer for Campus Fabric / Enterprise Networking

Overview

Solution Validation Engineer responsible for testing and validating Campus Fabric and Enterprise Networking solutions, including troubleshooting, automation and customer escalation support.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, execute, and troubleshoot test plans, test scripts, and validation solutions for Campus Fabric and Enterprise Networking solutions.
• Perform end-to-end testing and validation of VXLAN/EVPN, fabric workflows, network segmentation, and multi-node deployments.
• Test and troubleshoot 802.1X, access security, DHCP/DHCP security, multicast, and endpoint authentication workflows.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts to expand test coverage, improve efficiency, and streamline validation processes.
• Leverage AI-driven approaches to optimize test automation and improve testing efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve product issues, ensuring improved product quality.
• Investigate customer escalations, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend effective solutions or workarounds for issue mitigation.
• Provide technical recommendations and support in resolving common and complex networking issues.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, exercise independent judgment, and provide technical guidance to junior team members when required.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or an equivalent discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in Network System Testing, Quality Assurance (QA), or related networking roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with VXLAN/EVPN, Campus Fabric, and Enterprise Networking deployments.
• Solid understanding of network segmentation, fabric architectures, 802.1X, access security, DHCP/DHCP security, multicast, and endpoint authentication.
• Proficiency in developing test automation scripts using Python or similar programming languages.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills, preferably with hands-on real-world testbed experience.
• Experience working with network traffic generators, packet analysis tools, and log debugging utilities.
• Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with development teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned deliverables independently and provide technical guidance to junior professionals.

Details

• Hybrid role: work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnātaka, India.
• Job level: TCP_03.