Technical Tester

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Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Tester to join their team in Erskine on an initial 6 month contract. The ideal candidate should hold a valid SC clearance.

IT Infrastructure Test Analyst/Technical Tester. This challenging position draws on the analytical & problem-solving mindset found in 2nd/3rd Line and other senior IT support personnel. Our IT Infrastructure Analysts will apply ISTQB testing methodologies as well as implementing industry-leading test tools to test technologies within a Windows-based environment. This role not only allows our IT Infrastructure Test Analysts to develop their IT & Testing skills, but also to gain additional skills which could support roles in our Application Testing group.

* Enables collaborative planning and working across Defense

* Allows the exchange and sharing of electronic information across the whole of Defense

* Provides secure access to information, anywhere at any time

* Provides electronic document and records management

* Enables any corporate, mission, business or local application to be provided to any authorized user

* Provides standard interfaces to external systems where there are many duplicate connections at present

* Provides every user with a Quality of Service that is appropriate to that user's operational or business requirements.

Job Description:

* Implement Windows 2003/2008 Server based solutions - hardware and software.

* Implement Windows XP /win 7 and Office 2003-based UAD (Desktop, Laptop and PDA) solutions - hardware and software.

* Implement COTS products on servers to support the DII (F) infrastructure.

* Apply existing IT expertise to the testing of hardware & software in the DII (F) environment (ISTQB & application training will be provided).

For any implemented hardware and software, performing the following activities to timescales and constraints communicated by the team leader.

* Reviewing Requirements and Design Documents to determine the scope of testing.

* Produce a Test Plan, scoping the testing to be performed at a high level.

* Create Test Scripts, using Test Director, to implement that Test Plan.

* Manually run/evidence such scripts.

* Produce a Test Report, summarising the testing performed.

* Participate in informal and formal reviews of the above.

* Provide support for demonstrations and trials (in-house and on site).

* Test Scripts will support both confidence testing and the evidencing against requirements.

Essential Skills:

* Strong Windows infrastructure knowledge of the MS Server 2003/2008 estate

* Strong AD installation, monitoring & troubleshooting skills

* Windows XP /win7 knowledge

* Network infrastructure troubleshooting skills

* Experience in hardware/software testing, integration, change management procedures

Desirable Skills:

* Microsoft Certification (MCSA/MCSE/ MCITP/MCTS)

* Test Automation using WINRUNNER/QTP/ALM

* Knowledge of Mercury TestDirector/QualityCenter

* ESX VMware/Hyper-V/AIX/SQL/CITRIX /Sanctuary/Veritas Clustering/McAfee EPO/NetCool

Suitable candidates should submit their CV within first instant to liam.crellin- or alternatively call 0161 924 3965