Job Title: Sc Cleared Test Engineer Location: Portsmouth Duration: Until 31/03/2026 Rate: Up to 650 per day via an approved umbrella companyOur client, a reputable organisation in the defence and IT sector, is hiring for a skilled SC Cleared Test Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical projects supporting military and government systems, with a contract running until 31 March 2026. The role offers a daily rate of up to 650 via an approved umbrella company.What you''ll be doing: Develop and modify test scripts for acceptance testing of IT systems, focusing on Core/Hub Networks. Prepare comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, scripts, evidence collection, defect reports, and progress updates. Conduct formal and informal testing in line with the System Test Plan on Test and Development Rigs. Support installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows Server 2012R2/16 core roles and features. Document test procedures and contribute to release notes. Collaborate with the ITandT team and report to project Test Managers to ensure testing aligns with project goals.What you''ll bring: Proven experience in creating test documentation, performing functional, non-functional, and regression testing. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server 2012R2/16 technologies such as AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, SfB, SQL. Experience with military IS systems and Defence PKI is highly desirable. Familiarity with virtualisation (