OAT Tester

Vallum Associates; Bath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a network testing professional with hands-on experience in non-functional testing within IT and network environments. The role requires working knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking basics, VLANs, IP addressing, routing and Wi‑Fi deployment and configuration, including 802.11 standards and roaming.

You will use standard network test tools (ping, iperf, throughput testers, wireless survey tools) and interpret monitoring outputs, documenting results clearly for both

Qualifications

• Experience with non-functional testing principles in IT/network environments.
• Working knowledge of VLANs, IP addressing, routing, switching, and Wi‑Fi deployment/configuration (802.11, SSIDs, roaming, RF basics).
• Ability to use common network test tools (ping, iperf, throughput testers, wireless survey tools) and interpret monitoring output.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document results for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Awareness of Juniper networking equipment or experience in higher education/public sector IT projects.
• Understanding of IT service management tools (ServiceNow, JIRA, SolarWinds) and concepts like SIAM, warranty, and hypercare support.

Skills

Non-functional testing

Layer 2/Layer 3 networking

Wi‑Fi deployment & config

Network test tools

Documentation & communication

Public sector/education awareness

Tools

ping

iperf

throughput testers

wireless survey tools

Job description

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Practical experience of non-functional testing principles and practices within IT/network environments.
• Working knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking fundamentals (VLANs, IP addressing, routing, switching) and Wi‑Fi access point deployment and configuration (802.11 standards, SSIDs, roaming, RF basics).
• Ability to use common network test tools (ping, iperf, throughput testers, wireless survey tools) and interpret basic monitoring output.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to follow defined processes and document results clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Awareness of Juniper networking equipment (switches, WLCs, APs) or experience in higher education/public sector IT projects.
• Understanding of IT service management tools (ServiceNow, JIRA, SolarWinds) and concepts like SIAM, warranty, and hypercare support.