Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks , we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions . Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We’re looking for a QA Infrastructure Test Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You’ll Do As a QA Infrastructure Test Engineer , you’ll help ensure the quality, reliability, and security of physical and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC)‑based platforms across SiXworks delivery teams by applying the SiXworks STLC and Shift‑Left principles throughout requirements, planning, design, environment provisioning, execution, and closure. Your work may include: Analyse infrastructure requirements and architectures; identify test conditions; maintain traceability; log risks. Create infrastructure‑focused test strategies and plans defining scope, environments, tooling, automation, and governance entry/exit criteria. Provision and validate test environments in collaboration with DevSecOps, ensuring OS, network, platform services, monitoring, and pipelines align to readiness standards. Design and execute tests across physical infrastructure and IaC, including functional, integration, regression, resilience, non‑functional, and security‑related scenarios. Apply Secure‑by‑Design principles; support security testing; contribute to accreditation, assurance, and compliance documentation. Manage defects with clear evidence; support retesting and regression; produce concise summaries, dashboards, and release recommendations. What We’re Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don’t need to tick every box, but we’re particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Proven experience in all phases of the STLC: requirement analysis, test planning, design, environment setup, execution, reporting and closure. Experience with traceability, risk‑based testing, defect lifecycle management, gating, and evidence‑led testing. Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks. Familiarity with Secure by Design principles and MOD testing standards. Experience with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD environments. Knowledge of test management tools (Xray, TestRail, Zephyr, SpiraTest etc.) and integration with issue management systems (Jira/Azure DevOps). Certifications such as ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board), TOGAF, or equivalent is desirable. Infrastructure, Networking
QA Tester in Hampshire employer: IBM SiXworks
SiXworks is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises agility, security, and innovation. As a Security Platform Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to solving complex challenges in highly secure environments, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits including private medical cover and a robust pension plan, as well as a supportive environment that fosters continuous improvement and wellbeing.
