Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, cloud, and OT initiatives.
Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), infrastructure validation, security testing, performance testing, and operational readiness testing.
Establish risk-based testing approaches focused on critical utility services and infrastructure.
Define test scope, schedules, resource requirements, and entry/exit criteria.
Coordinate testing activities across technical teams, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Provide leadership-level reporting on testing status, defects, risks, readiness, and go/no-go recommendations.
Cybersecurity Testing
Lead and coordinate cybersecurity testing activities including:
Vulnerability assessments
Security validation testing
Penetration test coordination
Firewall rule testing
Identity and Access Management (IAM) testing
Network segmentation testing
Security monitoring validation
Incident response exercises
Disaster recovery testing
Cybersecurity control validation
Ensure security controls are implemented and operating as designed and validate alignment with applicable company cybersecurity policies and standards.
Infrastructure Testing
Lead testing and validation across enterprise infrastructure including:
Firewalls and security appliances
Routers and switches
Wired and wireless networking
Active Directory
DNS/DHCP
Windows and Linux servers
Virtualization platforms
Storage solutions
Cloud services
Infrastructure monitoring
Backup and recovery solutions
Validate infrastructure upgrades, hardware refreshes, network migrations, and broader technology transformation initiatives.
Verify high availability, redundancy, failover, backup, recovery, and infrastructure resiliency.
Utility & Operational Technology (OT)
Support testing across utility and OT environments, including:
Field communication networks
Metering solutions
GIS integrations
Control systems
Energy management systems
Utility operational platforms
IT/OT integrations
Evaluate cybersecurity controls protecting critical utility assets and validate secure integration between IT and OT environments.
Network & Connectivity Testing
Lead and support testing across:
Wired network infrastructure
Wireless infrastructure
VLAN segmentation
Routing and switching configurations
Network resiliency
Remote-access solutions
VPN technologies
Bandwidth and network performance
Network equipment and controllers
Wireless access points
Endpoint connectivity
DHCP
Operational readiness.
Test Management & Governance
Develop detailed test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and execution reports.
Manage the complete defect lifecycle from identification through remediation and closure.
Maintain requirements traceability and audit-ready testing documentation.
Track and report on:
Test coverage
Defect leakage
Security gaps
Infrastructure readiness
Operational risks
Utilize Azure DevOps and ServiceNow for testing, tracking, defect management, and reporting.
Required Qualifications
Experience
7+ years of experience across testing/QA, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, or related technical environments.
3+ years leading technical testing teams, programs, or initiatives.
Strong experience with infrastructure and/or cybersecurity testing.
Experience developing test strategies and coordinating testing across multiple technical teams.
Experience with:
Infrastructure testing
Network testing
Security testing
Integration testing
Disaster recovery testing
Operational readiness testing
UAT
Change and release validation.
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge across several of the following areas:
Cybersecurity controls and frameworks
Firewalls including Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point, and/or Fortinet
Networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
Cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS
Active Directory
Identity and Access Management
Windows and Linux servers
Virtualization technologies
Infrastructure monitoring solutions
Security monitoring and SIEM platforms
Vulnerability management tools
Backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Tools
Experience utilizing:
Azure DevOps
ServiceNow
Experience within a utility, energy, industrial, telecommunications, or other critical-infrastructure environment is strongly preferred.
Additional Experience
Experience involving any of the following would be particularly valuable:
Operational Technology (OT)
IT/OT environments
Utility infrastructure
Field communications
Metering
GIS integrations
Control systems
Energy management systems
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity.