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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Test Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** NSD - **Location:** Ashton-under-Lyne, UK - **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Identity and Access Management, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Segmentation, Ansible, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Local Area Networks, VirtualBox, Network Routers, Google Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Terraform, Network Server, Devsecops, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815158561-qa-test-infrastructure-engineer ## About the Role * We require current SC Clearance. * We are looking for experience in Linux/Unix administration and command-line troubleshooting. * We are looking for knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and general networking concepts. * We are looking for experience with physical infrastructure such as servers, switches, routers, and cabling. * We are looking for experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or VirtualBox. * We are looking for experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * We are looking for experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or Ansible. * We are looking for experience with Kubernetes deployment, cluster management, and container platform validation. * We are looking for knowledge of CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. * We are looking for experience with automated infrastructure validation and testing within deployment pipelines. * We are looking for knowledge of Secure-by-Design principles, IAM, OS hardening, network segmentation, and infrastructure security. * We are looking for experience working within regulated or security-conscious environments. * Experience supporting compliance, assurance, or accreditation activities would be advantageous. * Experience testing infrastructure rather than solely software applications is preferred. ## Description Salary: £55,000 - 95,000 per year Requirements * We require current SC Clearance. * We are looking for experience in Linux/Unix administration and command-line troubleshooting. * We are looking for knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and general networking concepts. * We are looking for experience with physical infrastructure such as servers, switches, routers, and cabling. * We are looking for experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or VirtualBox. * We are looking for experience with public cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. * We are looking for experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform or Ansible. * We are looking for experience with Kubernetes deployment, cluster management, and container platform validation. * We are looking for knowledge of CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. * We are looking for experience with automated infrastructure validation and testing within deployment pipelines. * We are looking for knowledge of Secure-by-Design principles, IAM, OS hardening, network segmentation, and infrastructure security. * We are looking for experience working within regulated or security-conscious environments. * Experience supporting compliance, assurance, or accreditation activities would be advantageous. * Experience testing infrastructure rather than solely software applications is preferred. Responsibilities * We design and execute infrastructure testing strategies across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. * We ensure infrastructure and platforms are thoroughly tested and production-ready. * We analyse infrastructure architectures and requirements to identify test conditions, risks, and traceability. * We develop infrastructure-focused test strategies and plans covering environments, tooling, automation, governance, and entry and exit criteria. * We provision, validate, and maintain test environments alongside DevSecOps and engineering teams. * We design and execute functional, integration, regression, resilience, non-functional, and security-focused infrastructure tests. * We validate Infrastructure as Code, operating systems, networking, cloud platforms, and containerised environments. * We support Secure-by-Design principles and contribute to security assurance, accreditation, and compliance activities. * We collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve testing practices and delivery quality. Technologies * AWS * Ansible * Azure * CI/CD * Cloud * DevSecOps * GitHub * GitLab * IAM * Support * Jenkins * Kubernetes * Linux * Network * Security * TCP/IP * Terraform * Unix * VMware More We are hiring a QA Test Infrastructure Engineer for our on-site team in Taunton, Somerset. This is a role focused on delivering secure, mission-critical digital solutions within highly regulated environments, where quality, security, and reliability are essential. We offer an opportunity to work on complex technical challenges alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists, contributing to secure, high-performing systems. Salary is dependent on experience. last updated 31 week of 2026 ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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