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Spirent is looking for a motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to support
our customers across the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, with a focus on
the Seattle and Vancouver areas—hubs of cloud, networking, and cybersecurity
innovation.
In this role, you’ll be a critical part of Spirent’s regional sales team,
collaborating with strategic customers and internal stakeholders to position and
support our testing solutions. From L2/L3 networking to L4-L7 application
performance and advanced security validation, you’ll work hands-on with
leading-edge technologies that help our customers build and deploy their
products and services with confidence.
About Spirent Communications
Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions
for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.
We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the
test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies,
including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles, and beyond. From testing in the lab to
testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to
their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.
Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!
Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and
work alongside some of the industry’s most passionate subject matter experts. In
an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think,
explore, create, and make change happen.
At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in
the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where
difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness
are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or
offensive behavior of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that
genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where
everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.
Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to
perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to
support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to
creating the right work and life balance experience!
Join Spirent and together let’s shape tomorrow!
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a technical
related field from an accredited university required or equivalent work
experience.
* Minimum 8 years of industry experience in a technical role.
* Strong proficiency in networking, network security, telecommunications, and
applications.
* In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (IPv4/IPv6), including RIP, BGP,
OSPF, and ISIS.
* Hands-on experience with IP and Ethernet technologies (Data Center Ethernet,
400G/100G/40G/10G Ethernet, L4-L7 technologies, Cloud Services, and
Virtualization).
* Experience with AI networking, including RDMA over Converged Ethernet
(RoCEv2) and Collective Communications Library (CCL).
* Familiarity with application security protocols such as HTTP(s)/2, TLS
1.2/1.3, SSL, SSH, TCP/IP, and Streaming Media.
* Experience with security devices, including Next-Generation Firewalls
(NGFWs), load balancers, IDS, and IPS.
* Experience with telecom/networking testing using commercial test platforms
like Spirent TestCenter, Avalanche, CyberFlood, Ixia, and BreakingPoint
Systems is a plus.
* Programming and scripting experience in Python, TCL/TK, C/C++, Java, or Perl
is beneficial.
* Knowledge of RESTful API programming is a plus.
* Industry-recognized certifications such as CCNA, CCIE, JNCIA, or CISSP are a
plus.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and resolve
technical challenges.
* Excellent listening, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Ability to travel within the assigned region as required.
Annualized Salary Wage Range:CAN$102,500 - CAD$253,000
Spirent applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range
assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the
role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience at or
in line with the minimum requirements. Spirent offers the following benefits to
eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase
Plan, Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Holidays,
Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance, Tuition
Reimbursement, Flexible Savings Accounts, and Commuter Benefits. Spirent
benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.