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Meet the Team

To collaborate effectively with the Cisco Routing Security Automation and Test team on VPN and SD-WAN solutions, and delve into security protocols like IKEv2 and IPSEC, here are some key insights:

VPN and SD-WAN Solutions

• Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN: This platform offers high-performance connectivity and robust security, optimizing application performance and providing multicloud and SaaS optimization 1.
• Integration with Skyhigh Security Service Edge: Enhances network performance and cybersecurity measures, providing flexibility and reliable performance 5.

Security Protocols

• IKE and IPSEC: These protocols are crucial for secure, authenticated key exchange and establishing Security Associations (SAs) 4.

Post Quantum Cryptography

• Quantum-Safe Solutions: Cisco is actively working on quantum-safe cryptography solutions to safeguard transport security protocols 3.
• Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Cisco has tested interoperability with several QKD vendors, providing integration with Cisco routers 2.

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Validation: Test/Validate and automate advanced network solutions that integrate seamlessly with a broad spectrum of technologies.
• Security Protocols: Test and Automate security protocols to safeguard data transmission and network integrity.
• Quantum-Safe Encryption: Work to validate and automate quantum-safe encryption methods to protect against Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) attacks

Impact and Growth

• Industry Leadership: Position yourself at the forefront of network security innovation, contributing to Cisco's leadership in quantum-safe technologies

Qualifications

• Educational Background: 10-20 years of Industry experience. Hands on experience on End-to-End Solution testing in Security SDWAN area.
• Strong understanding of network security concepts, protocols, and technologies.
• QA Experience with VPN technologies (e.g., IKev2, IKev1, IPSec, SSL/TLS etc).
• QA Experience with SD-WAN technologies and solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network devices, L2/L3 protocols, and traffic generation tools (Ixia, Spirent)
• Knowledge of next generation network security standards (e.g Post-Quantum Cryptography) and best practices.
• Proficient in Python and standard libraries.
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Rest API).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, web scraping, or automation of web-based systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) is a plus.
• Working experience with different Key stakeholder for entire software life cycle of the project.
• Motivated self-starter with good communication, with demonstrated ability to deliver superior products in a cross-functional team environment under aggressive schedules.
• Soft Skills:
• Motivated self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver superior products in cross-functional team settings under tight schedules.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• System Design and Debugging: Experienced in designing, building, and debugging large-scale distributed systems.

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