Enablement Lab Engineer

Cato Networks•Atlanta, GA

31d

About The Position

As an Enablement Lab Engineer at Cato Networks, you will design, build, and scale a cloud-based lab platform that powers hands-on learning and product enablement. You will architect browser-accessible, on-demand lab environments that allow users to spin up complete networking and cybersecurity scenarios with the click of a button. This role sits at the intersection of cloud automation, networking, SaaS integration, and platform engineering—transforming complex infrastructure into a seamless, self-service experience. You will collaborate cross-functionally with product management, engineering, data engineers, sales engineers, and enablement teams to deliver a scalable and reliable lab environment used by customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in networking or security engineering
5+ years of experience in cloud, networking, or automation engineering
Experience building demo, training, or enablement lab environments
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience with backend development (Python, Go, Node.js, or similar)
Hands-on experience with Azure (AWS is a plus)
Deep experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
Strong knowledge of Linux environments and networking tools (tcpdump, curl, netstat, etc.)
Experience with PowerShell scripting for Windows automation
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, routing)
Experience building automated provisioning pipelines and integrating REST APIs

Nice To Haves

Networking or security certifications (e.g., CCNA)
Experience with browser-based remote access tools (e.g., Apache Guacamole)
Familiarity with GraphQL APIs
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
Background in cybersecurity platforms or secure network architectures
Experience building internal platforms or developer enablement tools

Responsibilities

Architect and build a scalable, browser-accessible lab platform for on-demand environments
Develop backend orchestration systems to enable provisioning, reset, and lifecycle management of lab environments
Design and automate cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
Build reusable infrastructure modules for virtual machines, networking, and access control
Configure networking and security components including VPNs, firewalls, routing policies, and virtual networks
Integrate lab environments with SaaS platforms via APIs to provision tenants, configure policies, and enable features
Implement validation, monitoring, and logging to ensure reliability and performance of lab environments
Troubleshoot networking and system-level issues (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, NAT, etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and continuously improve the lab platform
Optimize scalability, performance, and user experience across a multi-tenant environment

Benefits

Cato provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan.
Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, flexible time-off, paid parental leave and disability benefits.

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