Defence Network Test Manager

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Defence Network Test Manager

For more information on what we do please click the link below:

https://securecommunications.airbus.com/en/news/managing-the-land-systems-reference-centre-successful-delivery-supporting-our-mod-and-defence-clients-1

Location:Site Based Mon-Fri - Blandford Camp, Dorset (Relocation package for Renting/Buying Offered)

Training/Progression:Training will be provided in key areas where necessary

Security:Must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years to gain the correct level of UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role

What’s In It For You?

• Financial Reward:competitive salary, annual profit share, pension enhancements up to 8%, shopping discounts, car leasing scheme and much more

• Work / Life Balance:37 hour week and Mon - Fri, option to buy/sell holiday

• Personal Development:Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing:Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), cycle-to-work scheme, discounted family health and dental insurance, lunchtime yoga / meditation

• Family and Caregiving:Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

As one of the world’s leading providers of managed secure communications, we manage our customers’ time- and mission-critical communications. We are world leaders in providing global fixed and mobile secure communication services to governments, militaries and security forces.

Reporting directly to the HO Operations you will be joining our test architecture team supporting the client’s specialist communications requirements. As the Test Manager you will liaise with customers on C4ISR projects to confirm requirements and ensure that tests are designed in line with the programme testing requirements.

How will you contribute?

Plan, design and manage testing lifecycle -

• Planning of the project test event.

• Design test environments, incorporating existing reference systems, systems under test and test tools such as iTrinergy Network Emulator, IXIA Breaking Point, Endace data capture system, and Riverbed analytical tool.

• Configuration and deployment of appropriate test tools to meet predefined test aims.

• Create, validate and baseline the test environment and produce test documentation..

• Analysis of test results and producing detailed Task Reports.

• Work to defined processes and procedures as defined within ISO 9001-2015
  

About you

• Communications or information systems engineering degree/HND or equivalent

• Systems engineer with a broad based communications and information systems background.

• Testing experience including a detailed knowledge of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) network emulation, stimulation and monitoring tools.

• Experience in testing CIS systems or applications

• Experience of writing a technical report.
  

How can we support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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