• Test Development & Compliance Validation 

• Develop, modify, and enhance Forward Networks compliance tests based on client Modular Configuration Standards (MCS) and DNAC templates. 

• Ensure that compliance tests accurately interpret client’s network standards and produce reliable results. 

• Work with client Architects and client QA to validate and approve each compliance test. 

• Network Configuration Testing & Implementation 

• Build and refine compliance tests for BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, OSPF, F5, Palo Alto, Arista, Wireless, and other network technologies. 

• Develop logical steps to verify that the correct configurations are tested and applied to various devices. 

• Support the development of NDFC templates in the future. 

• Collaboration & Documentation 

• Work closely with Claire Reyes and Dustin Ancog as part of the Forward Networks NQE build team. 

• Provide weekly status updates on DNAC test development and refine processes based on client’s feedback. 

• Maintain proper documentation of tests, templates, and network compliance frameworks. 

• Support for TRON & Future Expansion 

• Ensure Forward Networks tests provide accurate data to TRON, which relies on this information for pre/post-tests and configuration verification. 

• Assist in scaling compliance testing as additional standards, templates, and future workload increase. 

• Contribute to ad-hoc network compliance requests from client. 

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Regex, JSON, and XML. 

• Strong understanding of network configurations, templates, and compliance testing. 

• Experience working with Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, Wireless, and other networking technologies. 

• Ability to analyze and interpret network configuration standards and design guides. 

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. 

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with Forward Networks or similar network compliance tools. 

• Familiarity with DNAC and NDFC templates. 

• Previous experience working with network automation and compliance testing frameworks. 

• Knowledge of client’s network standards is a plus.