Contract Opportunity: Security & Infrastructure Test Lead

Location: Remote / Client Site (London, Farringdon 2-3x 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 lifecycle 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 lifecycle.

• 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.