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 Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX) Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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. Let’s Stay Connected Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. Salary USD Annual Salary: $106,000.00 - $243,000.00 EEO Statement HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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