Location: Hybrid (Corsham – approx. 2 days per week)
Clearance Required: SC or DV Clearance, UK Nationals Only
Contract Length: ASAP – 31/03/2026
Rate: Up to £760/day (Inside IR35, via an umbrella company)
Application Deadline: 16/04/2025, 14:00
About the Role
We are seeking an Integration Trials & Test Script Engineer – Servers. You will be responsible for writing Test Scripts for acceptance testing of an IT system. The individual will report to the project Test Managers and be integrated into the Integration Trials & Test (IT&T) team to be responsible for developing new and modifying existing Test Scripts for the Core/Hub Networks, undertaking formal & informal testing in support of the System Test Plan and Test Script proving on Test & Development Rig(s).
The position is hybrid, requiring approximately two days per week at MOD Corsham. Candidates must hold SC or DV clearance and be sole UK nationals.
Essential Experience
* Experience of preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reports and progress updates.
* Experience in performing functional, non-functional and regression testing.
* Experience in installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features.
* Experience with documenting test procedures and writing release notes.
Essential Skills
* Microsoft Server 2012R2/16 based technologies such as AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, SfB, SQL, etc.
* Exceptional communication skills with diverse and adverse audiences - Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
* Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritise work accordingly.
* SC Clearance is a minimum.
* Knowledge of or experience of military IS systems.
* MCSE/MCSA Server 2012R2, VMWARE VCP
* Virtualisation capabilities such as VDI and multi-tenancy.
* Military Information Services such as NATO FAS, UK Base Services and MOD Business management applications.
* A firm grasp of PKI integration and utilisation and preferably experience with Defence PKI.
* Experience of Confluence and Jira. Working within Agile methodologies.
Security & Nationality Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, only sole UK nationals are eligible. Candidates must hold active SC or DV Clearance prior to commencing the role.