Systems Test Engineer (Networking & Security)

TL;DR

Systems Test Engineer (Networking & Security): Support, troubleshoot, and enhance automated and manual testing efforts across networking and security components with an accent on identifying test pipeline failures, improving test automation reliability, and validating network-related scenarios. Focus on deep hands-on exposure to system-level networking, security protocols, and Windows networking internals.

Location: Onsite in Redmond, WA

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, focused on unlocking value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve failures in automated test pipelines across multiple projects.
• Modify, enhance, and stabilize test automation covering networking and network security scenarios.
• Execute periodic manual testing for VPN connections, IPSec security tunnels, and Windows Subsystem for Linux components.
• Analyze failures related to network protocols and operating system behavior.
• Improve automation reliability by adding new test cases and stabilizing existing ones.
• Collaborate with team members to investigate regressions and validate fixes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ systems development.
• Strong experience working with Windows operating systems (minimum 3 years).
• Hands-on experience with networking protocols such as IPSec, VPN technologies, TCP, and QUIC (minimum 2 years).
• Experience modifying and maintaining test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency with scripting and configuration using PowerShell and YAML.
• Experience working across both Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong debugging skills using tools such as Windows Debugger, Wireshark, gdb, and tcpdump.

Nice to have

• Experience with software-defined networking concepts.
• Background in networking security or transport-level protocols.
• Experience working with large-scale or enterprise-level test automation systems.
• Familiarity with continuous integration pipelines and automated test gating.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401k program.
• Competitive PTO offerings and Parental Leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative environment with diverse skillsets and backgrounds.