Network Automation Engineer

Cato Networks is hiring a Network Automation Engineer in Tel Aviv, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cato Networks.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Python, Linux and AWS among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
Cato Networks has 108 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Automation QA Engineer responsible for E2E testing and building network test automation frameworks at Cato Networks.

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Cato Networks is the converged network and security cloud for the AI era.

As AI reshapes cybersecurity, enterprises face a dual challenge: unlocking AI’s potential while defending against AI-driven attacks. Cato addresses both through a unified, cloud-native platform, providing the visibility and context to prioritize risks and stop threats in real time across users, applications, data, and AI agents.

Join us as we scale: take on ambitious technological challenges and shape the next generation of enterprise security at a company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced Automation QA Engineer to join us.
You will be responsible for E2E testing new features of our fast-evolving product, by building a complex network environment and simulating enterprise customers' topologies and requirements. In addition, you will work with our Automation tests and lab management frameworks and will have the chance to make your first steps in the SW Automation development world. In your role - you will be the only gatekeeper for various new features and enhancements before they are deployed in our production cloud.
Responsibilities:

Plan and execute manual/automated performance tests for core network infrastructure and edge devices.
Design, develop, and maintain robust test automation frameworks to enable continuous integration and validation.
Analyze and debug complex network failures, leveraging automation, logs, and advanced diagnostic tools.
Lead validation efforts for new projects and features, defining test coverage and automation strategy from early design stages.
Design and deploy complex physical and virtual network topologies to support automated end-to-end testing.

Requirements:

CCNA certification and a strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including
TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and routing protocols.
Hands-on experience with Linux networking and troubleshooting.
3+ years of experience developing test automation in Python using OOP principles.
Proven ability to debug complex, multi-component systems.
A team player with excellent collaboration skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Advantage:

Hands-on experience working with physical network equipment in a lab environment.
Experience with virtual environments like ESX, AWS, Azure or GCP
BSc degree in Computer Science or a related field.
CCNP or JNCIP certification.
Familiarity with network test equipment or traffic generators.

How we rate this

Network Automation Engineer at Cato Networks rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Network Automation Engineer is an open job at Cato Networks.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Tel Aviv District, Israel.
The job was posted on October 14, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Cato Networks. Apply on Cato Networks

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