OAT Tester

Vallum Associates; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking an IT/test professional in the West of England to apply non-functional testing techniques within IT and network environments. You will assess performance, reliability and security aspects and document results for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on testing of Layer 2/3 networking, Wi‑Fi deployment, and using standard test tools, with clear reporting and adherence to defined processes.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Non-functional testing

Networking fundamentals

Test tools usage

Attention to detail

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.