Test Manager - Solution Validation Services.

You will join an organization of Test Engineers and Test Managers to support analysis and validation for large projects across our EMEA region. Solution Validation Services, as part of Cisco Customer Experience supports our clients and end users with unusual validation of scaled pre deployment or network migration services. Tailored towards new technologies such as ACI / SDA, NFV, Cloud, SD WAN, IoE / IoT, Cisco’s Investment in SVS labs globally provides a platform for ranged validation of such technologies. Building industry recognition for quality and redefining our clients network deployment experience while giving an exciting environment to both learn and grow new skills.What You Will DoWork with Cisco’s customers in a consultative approach to deliver validation services for Cisco solutions. Understand and gather client business and technical requirements, lead a small technical team to design and implement validation solutions that meet customer’s needs. Create and review technical documentation such as topologies, detailed, and conceptual designs, test plans, and documents around client solutions. Technical Leadership of project teams, follow validation methodologies, adhere to project processes and compliance. Own the one or more validation projects from start to completion including the resolution of project issues. Drive and lead the Test Life Cycle over all phases. As part of a larger team, work in a virtual environment with minimal guidance. Coordinate tasks of test and automation engineers. Managing the Cisco testing and automation process and working on all the tasks relating to it Governing validation projects during all phases until completion including regular reporting to stakeholders and risk assessment. Who You Are: You have minimum CCNP knowledge level, ideally DC and/or SP. ·Have a proven understanding of testing and automation methodologies You are passionate about scripting for building automated test cases and reporting ·Have good understanding of the fundamentals of a testing life cycle You have knowledge of the following technologies: Security (Access control, Posture, Encryption Cyber, DDoS) Cisco SDN technologies NFV, ACI, SDA, SD-WAN Scripting (Python) You have experience in both Waterfall and Agile test delivery. You have good customer facing skills. Project management skills are a favor. Test tools knowledge (Ixia / Spirent) Strong organisational, planning and documentation skills. Ability to communicate complex test concepts to customer stakeholders Willing to understand new areas and follow IT development.