VP of Quality Assurance

VP Of Quality Assurance

The VP of Quality Assurance will be responsible for architecting and executing a world-class QA strategy that ensures Versa's networking and security products deliver best-in-class performance, scalability, and security compliance. This role requires a visionary leader who deeply understands the convergence of networking, security, and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on test automation, security validation, and performance benchmarking.

The ideal candidate will lead a global QA organization, collaborating closely with Engineering, Security, DevOps, and Product Management to embed quality and security into every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Strategy:

• Define and execute a QA strategy that ensures the quality, security, and performance of Versa's SD-WAN, SSE, and SD-LAN solutions.
• Lead a global QA organization, including teams focused on automation, performance, security, and compliance testing.
• Establish and monitor quality KPIs (defect density, test coverage, MTTR, security vulnerabilities) to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion an automation-first culture, ensuring high efficiency and scalability in testing methodologies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Security, and Product Management to ensure that security and networking quality is embedded from design to deployment.

Security & Compliance Validation:

• Drive security validation for SASE, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN architectures, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and FedRAMP standards.
• Lead penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling efforts to proactively identify and mitigate risks in Versa's security stack.
• Ensure the integrity of end-to-end encryption, identity management, and secure access policies across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Security Engineering, and DevSecOps teams to validate security controls and threat detection capabilities.

Automation & Performance Testing:

• Architect and oversee the development of scalable, cloud-native test automation frameworks to validate networking and security functionality.
• Implement robust performance and scalability testing frameworks for high-throughput, low-latency networking environments.
• Utilize tools such as Spirent, IXIA, Wireshark, iperf, and Burp Suite for deep network security and performance validation.
• Optimize test environments for multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments, ensuring Versa's solutions scale seamlessly in diverse environments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Partner with Engineering to drive a culture of shift-left testing, embedding quality in early development stages.
• Work with Product Management to define clear acceptance criteria for new features with a focus on security, reliability, and usability.
• Collaborate with Customer Success & Incident Response teams to analyze real-world performance, optimize test cases, and reduce customer-reported issues.
• Lead postmortem reviews and root cause analysis (RCA) for critical incidents, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Security & Networking Expertise:

• 15+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Networking, and Security, with at least 5 years in executive leadership roles.
• Extensive experience with SD-WAN, SSE, SASE, and Zero Trust security architecture.
• Deep understanding of network security architectures, including SWG, CASB, DLP, and next-gen firewalls (NGFWs).
• Strong grasp of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, QUIC) and deep packet inspection (DPI).
• Expertise in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, ZTNA, and endpoint security.

Test Automation & Performance Engineering:

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript).
• Proven expertise in load, stress, and failover testing for cloud-based and edge networking environments.
• Experience with security testing tools (Burp Suite, Nessus, Qualys, Metasploit) and performance benchmarking tools (iperf, Spirent, IXIA).
• Experience in integrating QA automation into CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native deployments.

Leadership & Business Acumen:

• Demonstrated experience in building and scaling global QA teams in fast-paced, Agile development environments.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to improving product quality.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives, engineers, and customers.
• A passion for continuous innovation in testing methodologies, with a strong focus on AI-driven test automation and machine learning-based anomaly detection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of Versa Networks' SD-WAN and SASE solutions or experience in a similar networking/security product company.
• Industry certifications such as CCIE Security, CISSP, CISM, AWS Certified Security Specialist, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Experience in AI/ML-driven test automation and predictive analytics for quality engineering.

Location: Santa Clara, CA *Applicants must be authorized to work in the US

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York City is expected in the range of $250,000 to $330,000. A candidate's specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Why Versa?

At Versa Networks, we believe in taking care of our people both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive Salary & Incentives: We offer a competitive compensation package with and pre-IPO equity to reward your hard work and dedication.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure you and your family stay healthy and covered.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a generous PTO policy that includes vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to recharge and take care of personal matters.
• Flexible Work Environment: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, and hybrid option to create the work schedule that works best for you.
• Professional Development: We believe in continuous learning. Access to training, certifications, and educational resources to help you grow in your career and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements both big and small, with regular recognition programs and awards that highlight your contributions to our collective success.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
• Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies to support you during life's important moments.

At Versa Networks, our benefits are designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the office. Join us and experience a rewarding, fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values your health, happiness, and success.

Versa Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.