Job Description
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Network Detection Test Manager
6 months contract - Inside IR35 - market rate
London based - 3 days a week on site
Banking sector
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing activities for critical programme initiatives comprising of Network Detection and Response (NDR) implementation and an end user project focused on Device Trust and Application Security within Citrix products along with other infrastructure/cyber initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the testing lifecycle, working closely with all members of the programme team and the wider organisation to ensure thorough test planning, execution, reporting and completion of testing activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and take ownership of the overall test strategies.
- Execute testing where necessary either project team or end users
- Plan and coordinate all phases of test execution, making sure activities align with programme milestones and deliverables.
- Establish and manage robust defect management processes, ensuring issues are tracked, prioritised, and resolved efficiently.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise test reports and progress updates to the programme manager and stakeholders.
- Engage with project participants to guide them through the testing process, encouraging buy-in and adherence to quality standards.
- Facilitate the completion of all testing activities to ensure readiness for production deployment.
- Ensure test environments and data if required are all in place to ensure timelines and quality of testing is of he highest quality.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Test Manager on IT programmes, ideally within network security and end user computing environments.
- Strong knowledge of Network Detection & Response solutions and Device Trust concepts would be advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience testing Citrix environments, with a focus on device trust and application security.
- Expertise in developing comprehensive test strategies and managing the full test lifecycle from planning through to closure report.
- Excellent defect management and reporting skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing deliverables.
- Familiarity with hybrid working environments and remote testing practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications in testing (such as ISTQB) are advantageous.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. xwzovoh Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.