Remote Network Firewall & Software Manual Testing Engineer

Description:

• Substance is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Network Firewall & Software Manual Testing Engineer to join their growing team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the robustness and security of network systems by conducting comprehensive manual testing on firewalls and related software applications.
• You will work closely with development teams to validate security configurations and functionality, identifying vulnerabilities and performance issues before they affect the production environment.
• Key responsibilities include conducting manual testing of firewall and hotspot gateway software to ensure reliability and performance.
• You will document all test cases, results, and observations using Excel or related software tools.
• Identifying, logging, and tracking bugs and defects is essential, ensuring they are properly reported and addressed by developers.
• You will perform various testing methodologies, including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and unit testing.
• Collaboration with developers and network engineers to troubleshoot and validate fixes is required.
• You will take full ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring quality assurance objectives are met.
• Ensuring compliance with network security standards and best practices is a key responsibility.
• Continuous improvement of test cases and contribution to process enhancements is expected.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Experience in manual software testing within networking or cybersecurity environments is necessary.
• Familiarity with firewall and network security concepts is essential.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Experience with testing tools and Excel-based test documentation is a plus.
• Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks is important.
• Experience with bug tracking and test case documentation tools is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Substance values action over words and aims to connect the right opportunity with the right candidate.
• If your profile aligns with their needs, you can expect to hear from them within 1-2 weeks.
• They appreciate your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your expertise can make an impact.
• The company focuses on real connections and meaningful matches in the hiring process.