Test Manager (Network Infrastructure)

Test Manager (Network Infrastructure)

Posted 3 days ago by Flint UK Technology Services

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£350 Per day
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Application Lifecycle Management Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Configuration Management Data Centers Disaster Recovery Management Network Infrastructure Scheduling Security Clearance Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Systems Integration Test Execution Engine Test Management Test Management Tools

Summary: The Infrastructure Test Manager will oversee the quality and integrity of testing within a critical national infrastructure project focused on network connectivity transformation. This role involves leading a virtual test team, managing test execution activities, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. The position requires hands-on experience with test management tools and a solid understanding of network infrastructure. The role is contract-based and offers flexibility with potential short pauses in work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a virtual test team across multiple workstreams
  • Control and coordinate all test execution activities
  • Act as backup Test Analyst on site when required
  • Create and maintain Test Plans and Test Completion Reports
  • Define and manage Test Conditions, Use Cases, and Test Data
  • Develop and maintain Test Environment Specifications and Configuration Management documentation
  • Plan and organise resources, environments, and test schedules across workstreams
  • Ensure timely allocation of test resources in line with project milestones
  • Manage and administer defects using ALM or similar platforms
  • Proactively identify and communicate testing risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Interface with key stakeholders across the programme and customer teams
  • Produce and present regular test status reports
  • Conduct internal reviews on test scripts and infrastructure components such as Routers, Switches, and Firewalls

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with ALM for test and defect management
  • Knowledge of Cisco Router/Switch console commands
  • Ability to interpret HLD/LLD network infrastructure design documents
  • Familiarity with network and service management tools (eg StableNet)
  • Experience in setting up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
  • Understanding of Data Centre operations and standard procedures
  • Comprehensive understanding of various testing phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Operational Acceptance
  • Strong coordination and scheduling capabilities
  • Effective communication of test progress, risks, and dependencies

Salary (Rate): £350/Day

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Infrastructure Test Manager -Data Centre operating procedures

Location: United Kingdom (UK-based)
Security Clearance: Eligible for SC clearance or already SC-cleared
Engagement Type: Contract (Full-time with flexibility for potential short pauses with advance notice)
Project Type: Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) - Network Connectivity Transformation
Duration: Ongoing, aligned with project phases

Key Responsibilities/Deliverables

The Test Manager will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of testing within the programme, with clear deliverables.

  • Team & Execution Management:

    • Lead and manage a virtual test team across multiple workstreams

    • Control and coordinate all test execution activities

    • Act as backup Test Analyst on site when required

  • Test Planning & Documentation:

    • Create and maintain Test Plans and Test Completion Reports

    • Define and manage Test Conditions, Use Cases, and Test Data

    • Develop and maintain Test Environment Specifications and Configuration Management documentation

  • Scheduling & Resource Management:

    • Plan and organise resources, environments, and test schedules across workstreams

    • Ensure timely allocation of test resources in line with project milestones

  • Defect & Risk Management:

    • Manage and administer defects using ALM or similar platforms

    • Proactively identify and communicate testing risks, issues, and dependencies

  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Interface with key stakeholders across the programme and customer teams

    • Produce and present regular test status reports

  • Infrastructure Review:

    • Conduct internal reviews on test scripts and infrastructure components such as Routers, Switches, and Firewalls

Required Skills & Experience Technical and Practical Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with ALM for test and defect management

  • Knowledge of Cisco Router/Switch console commands

  • Ability to interpret HLD/LLD network infrastructure design documents

  • Familiarity with network and service management tools (eg StableNet)

  • Experience in setting up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing

  • Understanding of Data Centre operations and standard procedures

Test Management Skills:

  • Comprehensive understanding of various testing phases:

  • Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Operational Acceptance

  • Strong coordination and scheduling capabilities

  • Effective communication of test progress, risks, and dependencies

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