Queen Square Recruitment
OAT Tester
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New Long term Contract for the role of OAT Tester
Location: Bristol (Hybrid-3 Days)
Contract Duration: 1 Year
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Role
We are seeking an experienced OAT Tester to join our team supporting the Network modernization Programme.
You will perform Operational Acceptance Testing across newly deployed Juniper wired and wireless networks, validating that implementations meet design specifications, performance requirements, and operational readiness standards before handover to business-as-usual support.
You will act as the critical link between physical deployment teams and user acceptance testing teams, focusing on non-functional validation alongside a foundational understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking and Wi-Fi access points.
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Essential skills/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.
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Desirable skills/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.
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