DV Cleared Test Lead

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Lead Test Engineer / Test Coordinator with Active DV clearance for a 6-month on-site role in the Dorset area. The role involves autonomous test leadership in a Data Centre environment, with travel to London as needed.

You will own test coordination, perform IP testing across telecoms and Windows systems, and accelerate test streams to hit key milestones. On-site only, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience leading test teams in telecoms/IP testing.
• Strong Windows and data centre testing background.
• Ability to work autonomously on-site with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of test coordination and execution within a physical Data Centre.
• Work on-site with engineer and admin support to drive results.
• Perform end-to-end IP testing and verification across telecoms and Windows-based systems.
• Accelerate test streams to advance project milestones.

Skills

Test Lead

Test Coordination

IP Testing

Windows

Data Centre

Job description

Lead Test Engineer / Test Coordinator (DV Cleared)

Location: South West (Dorset Area) - 5 days onsite (Data Centre environment)

Rate: £600 - £700 per day

Duration: 6 Months (Option to transition to Permanent / FTE)

Clearance: Active DV Clearance required

We are currently partnering with a high-profile technology client to secure an experienced Lead Test Engineer / Test Coordinator to support a critical project rectification plan and accelerate key delivery dates. This is an autonomous, hands-on role embedded within a close-knit onsite team (Data Centre site in Dorset, with occasional travel to London).

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of test coordination and execution within a physical Data Centre environment.
• Work independently on-site alongside an engineer and administrative support.
• Perform end-to-end IP testing and verification across telecommunications and Windows-based systems.
• Accelerate existing test streams to bring forward key project milestones.

Key Requirements

• Active DV Clearance (UK sole nationality required due to clearance constraints; lapsed DV within 9 months can be reinstated).
• Strong domain background in Telecoms and IP Testing.
• Solid technical grounding in Windows environments and Data Centre operational testing.
• Proven track record as a Test Lead / Senior Tester capable of working autonomously without hand-holding.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements