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OAT Tester

Vallum Associatesbristol, united kingdom🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid OAT Tester role at Vallum Associates offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in network testing and contribute to impactful IT projects, with clear pathways for career growth. You'll thrive here if you possess strong non-functional testing skills, a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, and a keen eye for detail, making this an excellent position to apply for.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
bristol, united kingdom, United Kingdom
Jira

Job Description

Essential skills/knowledge/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.

Desirable skills/knowledge/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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