Senior Network Test Engineer / Network Test Engineer Senior Specialist - Contract - Australia

Requirements

Role Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Test Engineer to lead and execute security and compliance testing within regulated network environments. The role focuses on validating systems against regulatory requirements, including Statement of Compliance (SoC) standards, ensuring robust and secure network solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform security testing across network systems and applications

Validate systems against regulatory and compliance requirements, including Statement of Compliance (SoC)

Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for compliance validation

Ensure systems meet legal, regulatory, and security standards

Identify, report, and track defects, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps

Collaborate with engineering, network, and security teams for issue resolution and system improvements

Support audit readiness and compliance reporting activities

Contribute to test automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills :

Network Testing

Security Testing

Compliance Testing

Statement of Compliance (SoC) Validation

Regulatory Testing Frameworks

Test Strategy & Test Planning

Defect Management

Network Security

Test Automation (preferred)

Risk & Compliance Validation

Experience in Lawful Interception (LI) systems or regulated telecom environments

Familiarity with network protocols and security frameworks

Knowledge of automation tools and scripting (Python, Shell)

Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation frameworks

Proven experience in network and security testing

Strong experience in regulatory and compliance validation, including Statement of Compliance (SoC)

Experience working in highly regulated environments (telecom, security, or government sectors)

Ability to deliver test assurance for secure and compliant systems

Education & Certifications (Preferred):

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Certifications in Testing (ISTQB), Security (CISSP, CEH), or Networking

Location: Australia (Location Agnostic)

Team: Special Networks & Lawful Interception (LI) Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Skill Level: Advanced

Skill Segment: Test Enablement / Security Testing

Eligibility Criteria: Australian Citizen (Mandatory)

Minimum 5 years of verifiable professional history

Duration: 06 Months and possible extension