Test Lead with Cybersecurity & Infrastructure & Networking
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction now and in the future. The company will not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Position Summary
Client is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Test Lead to lead the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of cybersecurity, infrastructure, network, cloud, and Operational Technology (OT) testing activities across enterprise environments.
This position combines traditional testing leadership with strong technical knowledge across cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, firewalls, servers, telecommunications, and utility technology environments.
The Test Lead will be responsible for validating the security, availability, resiliency, performance, and operational readiness of critical IT and OT infrastructure supporting utility operations.
This individual will partner closely with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Operational Technology, Architecture, Project Delivery, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure solutions meet business, security, regulatory, and operational requirements prior to deployment.
Experience
7+ years of experience across testing/QA, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, or related technical environments.
3+ years leading technical testing teams, programs, or initiatives.
Strong experience with infrastructure and/or cybersecurity testing.
Experience developing test strategies and coordinating testing across multiple technical teams.
Experience with:
Infrastructure testing
Network testing
Security testing
Integration testing
Disaster recovery testing
Operational readiness testing
UAT
Change and release validation
Strong knowledge across several of the following areas:
Cybersecurity controls and frameworks
Firewalls including Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point, and/or Fortinet
Networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
Cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and AWS
Active Directory
Identity and Access Management
Windows and Linux servers
Virtualization technologies
Infrastructure monitoring solutions
Security monitoring and SIEM platforms
Vulnerability management tools
Backup and disaster recovery solutions
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for infrastructure, cybersecurity, network, cloud, and OT initiatives.
Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), infrastructure validation, security testing, performance testing, and operational readiness testing.
Establish risk-based testing approaches focused on critical utility services and infrastructure.
Define test scope, schedules, resource requirements, and entry/exit criteria.
Coordinate testing activities across technical teams, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Provide leadership-level reporting on testing status, defects, risks, readiness, and go/no-go recommendations.