Position Summary
Client is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Test Lead to lead the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of cybersecurity, infrastructure, network, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) testing activities across enterprise environments.
This position combines traditional testing leadership with strong technical knowledge across cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, firewalls, servers, telecommunications, and utility technology environments.
The Test Lead will be responsible for validating the security, availability, resiliency, performance, and operational readiness of critical IT and OT infrastructure supporting utility operations.
This individual will partner closely with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Operational Technology, Architecture, Project Delivery, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure solutions meet business, security, regulatory, and operational requirements prior to deployment.
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
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