Security and Infrastructure Test Lead

Contract Opportunity: Security & Infrastructure Test Lead

Company: Ten10

Location: Remote/Client Site (London, Farringdon 1-2 days per week)

Contract Length: Initial 6 months

Ten10 is one of the UK's leading tech consultancies, and we are currently looking for a high-calibre Security and Infrastructure Test Lead to join us on a contract basis for a mission-critical project with one of our key logistics clients.

This role is specifically tailored for an expert in Azure Cloud and Security Infrastructure testing within complex, multi-platform environments. You will be responsible for ensuring that migrated applications, upgraded infrastructure, and security monitoring tools-specifically Microsoft Sentinel-meet the highest quality standards before reaching production.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess an agile mindset, and have a proven track record of validating complex infrastructure and security systems, we want to hear from you.

The Role

• Test Planning & Design: Responsible for the preparation of comprehensive test management plans, scripts, and acceptance criteria (Definition of Done) for user stories and requirements.
• Infrastructure & Security Validation: Prepare a test plan and detailed test scripts for each infrastructure/security component to demonstrate the business condition under test and anticipated results.
• Test Reporting: Responsible for the overarching test reporting for the project, providing regular updates and reports to the Portfolio Test Manager for project scheduling.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high quality and accuracy throughout the life cycle up to software release, ensuring all work meets schedule and quality requirements.
• Collaboration & Defect Management: Work collaboratively with suppliers and the user base to ensure the testability of new features and timely resolution of defects.
• Estimation: Support the scoping and estimation of effort for each user story added to the Product Backlog.
• UAT Management: Lead and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with a technical user base.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cloud & Security Validation: Leading the testing efforts for security monitoring on Azure and the migration of applications to Azure environments.
• Supplier Assurance: Overseeing and assuring the quality of testing performed by external suppliers.
• Hybrid Methodology Support: Supporting the transition and delivery within environments moving from Waterfall to Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
• Tool Management: Utilizing Azure DevOps (ADO) for test configuration, defect tracking, and collaboration.

Key Skills & Experience

• Testing Core: 10+ experience and deep understanding of structured test methods, processes, and manual testing.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Proven track record of testing upgraded infrastructure and cloud services, specifically involving migrations to Azure.
• Security Expertise: Proven track record of testing security applications on cloud services, with specific skills in Microsoft Sentinel.
• Tooling: Proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for managing the testing life cycle.
• Agile Expertise: Experience working in Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and supporting the product backlog process.
• Soft Skills: A meticulous approach to quality and the ability to provide confident updates and feedback to project teams and line managers.

Desirable Skills

• Industry Experience: Previous experience within large-scale logistics or postal organizations.
• Automation: Hands-on exposure to automated testing frameworks.

Ready to join the team? Apply now and let's shape the future of quality engineering together.