SC Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by 1759042986
£650 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Portsmouth
Summary: The SC Cleared Test Engineer role in Portsmouth involves writing and modifying Test Scripts for acceptance testing of IT systems, specifically for Core/Hub Networks. The engineer will work closely with project Test Managers and the IT&T team, conducting both formal and informal testing. The position is contract-based until March 31, 2026, with a daily rate of up to £650 via an approved umbrella company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and modify Test Scripts for acceptance testing of IT systems.
- Report to project Test Managers and integrate into the IT&T team.
- Develop new and modify existing Test Scripts for Core/Hub Networks.
- Undertake formal and informal testing in support of the System Test Plan.
- Prove Test Scripts on Test & Development Rig(s).
Key Skills:
- Experience in preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports, and progress updates.
- Experience in performing functional, non-functional, and regression testing.
- Experience in installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features.
- Experience with documenting test procedures and writing release notes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012R2/16 based technologies such as AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, SfB, SQL, etc.
- Exceptional communication skills with diverse audiences.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritize work accordingly.
- Knowledge of or experience with military IS systems.
- MCSE/MCSA Server 2012R2, VMWARE VCP.
- Virtualization capabilities such as VDI and multi-tenancy.
- Experience with Military Information Services such as NATO FAS, UK Base Services, and MOD Business management applications.
- Firm grasp of PKI integration and utilization, preferably with Defence PKI experience.
- Experience with Confluence and Jira, working within Agile methodologies.
Salary (Rate): £650 per day
City: Portsmouth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Sc Cleared Test Engineer
Location: Portsmouth
Duration: Until 31/03/2026
Rate: Up to 650 per day via an approved umbrella company
The Integration Trials &Test Script Engineer - Servers, will be responsible for writing Test Scripts for acceptance testing of an IT system. The individual will report to the project Test Managers and be integrated into the IT&T team to be responsible for developing new and modifying existing Test Scripts for the Core/Hub Networks, undertaking formal & informal testing in support of the System Test Plan and Test Script proving on Test & Development Rig(s).
Experience:
- Experience of preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports and progress updates.
- Experience in performing functional, non-functional and regression testing.
- Experience in installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features.
- Experience with documenting test procedures and writing release notes.
Skills: - Microsoft Server 2012R2/16 based technologies such as AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, SfB, SQL, etc.
- Exceptional communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences - Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritise work accordingly.
- Knowledge of or experience of military IS systems.
- MCSE/MCSA Server 2012R2, VMWARE VCP
- Virtualisation capabilities such as VDI and multi-tenancy.
- Military Information Services such as NATO FAS, UK Base Services and MOD Business management applications.
- A firm grasp of PKI integration and utilisation and preferably experience with Defence PKI.
- Experience of Confluence and Jira. Working within Agile methodologies.
If this is the role for you please submit you CV at your earliest convenience.