[6303] Build QA

Start date: Negotiable
Clearance: NATO Secret/EU Secret (equivalent)
Location: Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

Duties & Role:

• Maintain JWC and NCST software inventories while ensuring adherence to applicable security policies and standards
• Manage QA/QC activities for CIS builds and desktop image builds supporting exercises and operational events
• Conduct QA/QC testing of IT equipment and software prior to deployment and customer handover
• Ensure implementation and compliance of CIS security policies in accordance with exercise and operational documentation
• Lead and supervise technicians conducting internal quality audits and oversee the production of technical non-compliance reports
• Liaise closely with internal Section Heads and provide assistance as required
• Plan, schedule own work and monitor work of others – where applicable - within limited time horizons
• Perform other duties as may be required

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Strong knowledge of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure management
• Experience in Change and Configuration Management procedures, including software releases, updates, approvals, and compliance tracking
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, CIS security policies, and compliance requirements within operational and exercise environments
• Ability to conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes for CIS builds, desktop image builds, IT equipment, and software systems
• Experience in testing and validation of IT systems prior to operational deployment, exercises, or customer handover
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including the ability to identify non-compliances and produce detailed technical audit reports
• Leadership and team management experience, including coordinating technicians and directing quality audit activities
• Effective communication and coordination skills to liaise with internal units, stakeholders, and customers