Test Consultant

Infrastructure Tester x2Location: Hampshire (Onsite)Duration: 18 MonthsClearance: DV Clearance required (Active)Rate: 450 - 550 a day per day - Outside IR35We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Tester to join a major secure government programme based on-site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on testing role focused on validating and assuring complex Zero Trust Infrastructure environments supporting mission-critical services.Working within a highly secure delivery team, you will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting infrastructure testing activities across a range of technologies, ensuring solutions are robust, secure and fit for operational deployment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute infrastructure test plans, test cases and test scripts.Validate Zero Trust architecture components and supporting infrastructure.Perform end-to-end testing across servers, networks, security controls and integrations.Verify deployments, configurations and environment readiness.Identify, document and track defects through to resolution.Support system integration, functional, non-functional and operational testing activities.Work closely with engineers, architects, security specialists and delivery teams.Produce clear test evidence, reports and assurance documentation.Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards.Essential Skills and ExperienceActive UK DV Clearance.Strong hands-on infrastructure testing experience within ..... full job details .....