SC-Cleared Test Lead - Defence & Secure Cloud Testing

Tria; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

10% pension contributions

Job summary

Tria is seeking an experienced Test Lead to head testing across Defence programmes in secure environments. You will shape test strategies, ensure solution quality and mentor a high-performing team. SC Clearance is essential, and the role is on-site in Chippenham Wiltshire, three days a week with travel to other sites as needed.

The package includes £50k-£60k DOE plus a 10% bonus and 10% pension. This is an excellent opportunity to lead critical defence testing efforts in a secure, collaborative

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading end-to-end testing within government, defence, aerospace or similar organisations.
• Strong understanding of secure networks, air-gapped systems, or complex technical infrastructures.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation initiatives and validating cloud-based solutions.
• Knowledge of cyber resilience, security assurance, and risk-based testing approaches.
• Ability to create and manage key test artefacts, including Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, Defect Reports, and Test Completion Reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing activities across complex Defence programmes.
• Shape test strategies and assure solution quality.
• Mentor others within a high-performing team.

Skills

Test leadership

Defence testing

Secure networks

Cloud validation

Cyber resilience

Test planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

IBM ELM

Job description

Tria is seeking an experienced Test Lead to head testing across Defence programmes in secure environments. You will shape test strategies, ensure solution quality and mentor a high-performing team. SC Clearance is essential, and the role is on-site in Chippenham Wiltshire, three days a week with travel to other sites as needed.

The package includes £50k-£60k DOE plus a 10% bonus and 10% pension. This is an excellent opportunity to lead critical defence testing efforts in a secure, collaborative