Test Lead, Cyber & Infrastructure Remote

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. Cybersecurity Testing Lead and coordinate cybersecurity testing activities including: Vulnerability assessments Security validation testing Penetration test coordination Firewall rule testing Identity and Access Management (IAM) testing Network segmentation testing Security monitoring validation Incident response exercises Disaster recovery testing Cybersecurity control validation Ensure security controls are implemented and operating as designed and validate alignment with applicable company cybersecurity policies and standards. Infrastructure Testing Lead testing and validation across enterprise infrastructure including: Firewalls and security appliances Routers and switches Wired and wireless networking Active Directory DNS/DHCP Windows and Linux servers Virtualization platforms Storage solutions Cloud services Infrastructure monitoring Backup and recovery solutions Validate infrastructure upgrades, hardware refreshes, network migrations, and broader technology transformation initiatives. Verify high availability, redundancy, failover, backup, recovery, and infrastructure resiliency. Utility & Operational Technology (OT) Support testing across utility and OT environments, including: Field communication networks Metering solutions GIS integrations Control systems Energy management systems Utility operational platforms IT/OT integrations Evaluate cybersecurity controls protecting critical utility assets and validate secure integration between IT and OT environments. Network & Connectivity Testing Lead and support testing across: Wired network infrastructure Wireless infrastructure VLAN segmentation Routing and switching configurations Network resiliency Remote-access solutions VPN technologies Bandwidth and network performance Network equipment and controllers Wireless access points Endpoint connectivity DHCP Operational readiness Test Management & Governance Develop detailed test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and execution reports. Manage the complete defect lifecycle from identification through remediation and closure. Maintain requirements traceability and audit-ready testing documentation. Track and report on: Test coverage Defect leakage Security gaps Infrastructure readiness Operational risks Utilize Azure DevOps and ServiceNow for testing, tracking, defect management, and reporting.

Required Qualifications

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 Technical Knowledge 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 Tools Experience utilizing: Azure DevOps ServiceNow Experience within a utility, energy, industrial, telecommunications, or other critical-infrastructure environment is strongly preferred. Experience involving any of the following would be particularly valuable: Operational Technology (OT) IT/OT environments Utility infrastructure Field communications Metering GIS integrations Control systems Energy management systems Critical infrastructure cybersecurity