Test Engineer - DV cleared

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and execute test scripts for system verification, validation, and acceptance, specifically focusing on infrastructure, security, IAM, and PKI components.
• Support the creation and delivery of comprehensive V&V plans and testing scenarios—covering functional, non-functional, integration, and regression tests.
• Conduct interoperability testing across systems, partners, and coalition environments—covering federation, policy enforcement, auditability, and traceability.
• Perform testing of Federated Identity and Access Management (FIAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and trust services ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
• Produce detailed test documentation, manage defects, and provide clear reports to support audit and assurance activities.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and security specialists, supporting environment setup, validation, and demonstration activities.
• Support continuous improvement of testing methods and tools, delivering consistent quality aligned with programme deadlines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in test planning, script development, execution, and reporting within complex infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting validation and acceptance testing for security and identity solutions, including IAM, PKI, and FIAM.
• Solid understanding of systems integration, interoperability, and end-to-end service validation in secure or regulated settings.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management principles, digital certificates, and trust mechanisms.
• Familiar with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and working within Agile or structured delivery regimes (SAFe or Waterfall).
• Current DV clearance, or SC clearance with eligibility for DV clearance.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working within military or NATO environments is highly desirable.

What's Offered?

Competitive day rate of up to £600 (inside IR35), supporting a critical programme over an initial period until 31 March 2028.

The role offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in secure systems testing will directly impact mission success.