We're still working on ramping up the forums here at our new Unified Communications Community, and haven't really got a framework in place for the careers section just yet. But some of you might be interested and qualified here, so I'm going to share this on the blog.

I've been in touch with colleagues working on Cisco's behalf.They're looking for some Test Engineers in the specific areas of IPv6, Broadband, SIP and H.248. I'll be passing some of this information along to some colleagues I work closely with who might be interested in hearing about some Test Engineering opportunities. Openings in both San Jose, CA and in Boxborough, MA.

Here's some info, but as always, if Cisco is somewhere you want to work, check out www.cisco.com/jobs

Position 1 is in Boxborough, MA
The successful candidate for this position will be working on delivering a high quality feature rich router, with modular OS and ASIC based forwarding. Responsibilities include owning the testing of complex engineering projects, leading a team of engineers, providing technical consultation and leadership in the design and development of test methodologies, improving the efficiency and productivity of the team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of testing service-rich router with command over one/more of the IPSec, NAT, FW, MPLS/VPN, L2TP technologies. You will be responsible for testing brand new implementation of the technology on the new router, working closely with some of the leading customers on qualification of the implementation as well as adoption of the router in their networks. Other responsibilities include - working with software developers to perform rapid root-cause analysis on test failures - verifying bugs fixes for internally and externally found bugs - build and maintain test set-up and troubleshoot network problems - mentor junior engineers with guidance on tools/technology required for day-to-day work Preferred area of expertise: Broadband (PPP, L2TP) subscribers, IPv6 unicast/multicast, MPLS, Advanced QoS, SIP, H.248 signaling. Applies extensive experience as a networking generalist or specialist to develop a new generation of network solutions, integrated with Cisco products as well as third party products.

Position 2 is in San Jose
System and solution test for the next generation modular router supporting enterprise and service provider market applications. Responsibilities include characterization of the platform performance, scaling limits, feature interaction and customer scenario verification. Will undertake test planning, execution, automation as well as take active part in peer reviews. Must be well organized to handle testing with scalable configs; and disciplined to sort out test failures. Must be able to clarify the requirements and product specifications with development engineers and marketing teams. Must be able to lead technical discussions based on test results and work with the development teams to resolve complex network issues. Should have a good understanding of the planned usage of features in customer networks; or capable of gathering necessary information by talking to PM, TMEs and customers. Must be able to provide technical consultation. Preferred areas (one or more) of expertise: MPLS, IPv6 unicast/multicast, NAT, FW, IPSec, Broadband (PPP, L2TP) subscribers, SIP, H.248 signaling. Seeks architecture level knowledge of the product, shows a good understanding of the feature interaction, applies prior experience of networking industry to develop a new generation of network solutions,

Position 3 is also in San Jose
We are looking for dev test engineer to analyze feature requirements and design specifications, write and review test plans, execute and automate test cases on L2TP features, particularly focusing on LAC, LTS and LNS components. The person will - enhance and execute test cases that focus on integrating L2TP with other related BRAS features that are commonly used in the field - work with software developers to perform rapid root-cause analysis on test failures - help in verifying bugs fixes for internally and externally found bugs - build and maintain test set-up and troubleshoot network problems - mentor junior engineers with guidance on tools/technology required for day-to-day work. The right candidate should have a working knowledge of different networking protocols, particularly TCP/IP, IPv6, PPP/PPPoE/MLPPP, L2TP, AAA/RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP, Telnet/SSH. Good routing knowledge is a plus. TCL/Perl scripting knowledge is a must. Will be responsible for testing and debugging of different BRAS and IP Services features on a modular router. Thus, detailed knowledge and extensive experience of different networking protocols, particularly TCP/IP, IPv6, PPP/PPPoE/MLPPP, L2TP, AAA/RADIUS/TACACS+, DHCP, Telnet/SSH is required. Good routing knowledge is a plus. Should have prior experience with Ethernet- and ATM-based test environment.