Test Lead6 months Remote - occasional travel to London site 450 per day inside IR35 - Umbrella Eligible for SC security clearance Essential skills and experienceTesting Automation expertise, specifically:Develop a comprehensive test approach for major releases and monthly upgrades in a SASE environment, following defined patternsCreate and maintain standardized deliverable templates for consistent use throughout the contractAlign delivery team with client''s test policies and proceduresCollaborate with SASE provider on outputs from their testing cycles and release managementDocument all test approaches, templates, and aligned test policies to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvementDesirable skills and experienceFamiliarity with implementation and migration of secure network services including HSCN connectivity, Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and Web Application Firewalls (WAF). The role ensures solutions are robust, secure, compliant, and fit for purpose within regulated environments (e.g., NHS/public sector).Key responsibilities:Own and deliver the end-to-end test strategy for HSCN connectivity, NGFW, and WAF implementations.Develop test plans, schedules, entry/exit criteria, and a risk-based testing approach aligned to programme milestones.Manage full testing lifecycle including SIT, security testing, performance testing, and UAT support.Validate firewall rules, network segmentation, traffic flows, and HSCN connectivity (routing, failover, compliance).Assur