Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting new contract opportunity for a Software Developer in Test to join an international security client in The Hague, Netherlands. It is essential you possess valid/current SC or NATO Secret Clearance. This is initially a 5 month contract at an all-in rate of €53EUR per hour.

The successful Software Developer in Test will be responsible for the following –

• Our client is looking for a motivated, skilled and experienced software developer to kick-start the integration of automated regression testing in their CI/CD system build on Azure Devops.
• The application under test is a large scale (> 1M LOC) Windows Forms application providing support to the full planning cycle of the client’s operations.
• The application uses an interface similar to Office 2016 and is mostly built using DevExpress components. The chosen testing framework to use for the project is Appium + WinAppDriver. This framework is the supported Microsoft framework, uses the same protocol and principles of the leading Web test tool (Selenium) and replaces CodedUI which VS2019 is the last version to support. The test specification will be developed in C#.
• The goal of the project is to complete in 5 months (800 hours) from scratch, the automated test skeleton development, CI adjustment and integration, communication and minimal documentation for a set (minimum 6) of representative large-scale regression scenarios on two applications (OPT and OMT).

The successful Software Developer in Test must have the following experience –

• MUST HAVE VALID/CURRENT SC OR NATO SECRET CLEARANCE.
• University degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
• Strong C#, Microsoft .Net experience
• Experience with test development (particularly integration, system and regression tests)
• Experience with Appium or Selenium
• Knowledge of WinForms controls / applications
• Experience with Azure Devops CI/CD is a plus

If you are pro-active and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV for this Software Developer in Test position.

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Junior Test Engineer, who is keen to develop their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is up to £29,000 for the right candidate.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will be part of an existing highly skilled development and test team that produces complex cyber security solution software.
• You will be enthusiastic and demonstrate an ability to learn rapidly whilst also making a valuable contribution to the team.
• Writing test scripts under guidance.
• Running tests against scripts.
• Recording and documenting results.
• Raising defects.
• Working within a closely-knit team.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Recent experience of using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Basic knowledge of software testing.
• Suitability for holding a UK security clearance (SC).
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communications skills are essential in both written and verbal form.
• Either possession of ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing or having an interest in obtaining such a certificate.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience of using Microsoft Test Manager 2017.
• Experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests.
• Test automation experience.
• Experience of testing both network and desktop GUI applications.
• Domain knowledge of cyber security.
• Experience of setting up and using virtual machines, such as VMware or Docker.
• Experience of multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Unix or Solaris 10.
• TCP/IP protocols, particularly SMTP and HTTP.
• Encryption standards (e.g. public key encryption).
• Visual Studio and TFS 2017 or later.
• Cloud-based testing, e.g. AWS or Azure.
• Agile testing techniques.

If you want to develop your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Test Engineer, who is keen to further their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is up to £40,000 for the right candidate.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Writing test plans and test scripts at all levels.
• Running tests against scripts.
• Recording and documenting results.
• Raising defects.
• Prioritising your own work.
• Working within a closely-knit team.
• Production of documentation using industry-standard tools.
• Mentoring test engineers.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Suitability for holding a UK security clearance (SC).
• Recent experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests.
• Test automation experience.
• Recent experience of using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience of testing either network or desktop GUI applications (preferably both).
• Recent use of Test and Defect Management Tools.
• Experienced use of at least one of the following operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix or Solaris 10.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Domain knowledge of cyber security.
• Experience of setting up and using virtual machines, such as VMware or Docker.
• Performing packet capture and analysis.
• TCP/IP protocols, particularly SMTP and HTTP.
• Encryption standards (e.g. public key encryption).
• Experience of setting up integrated test environments.
• Visual Studio and TFS 2017 or later.
• Cloud-based testing, e.g. AWS or Azure.
• Agile testing techniques.

If you want to enhance your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

A growing cyber-security company is looking for a C++ Developer to join their existing highly skilled development team writing complex cyber security solution software. This is the perfect opportunity for somebody who has a passion for cyber security and for high quality coding.

2 years of C++ programming experience required.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Writing high quality code following the in-house full life cycle development methodologies and our clients chosen toolset.
• Unit, module and application testing.
• Production of documentation using industry-standard tools.
• Working within a closely-knit team.
• Mentoring of junior staff.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Suitability to hold UK security clearance.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computing, scientific or mathematical degree is preferred (2^nd Class honours or over).
• Domain knowledge of, or an interest in, cyber security is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of programming in C++.
• The ability to work collaboratively across functions within the business and to be adaptable and flexible.
• Good communications skills are essential in both written and verbal form.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Development experience on multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux or Solaris.
• Full product life cycle development.
• Agile development methods.
• Internet standards and protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, SNMP etc.
• Virtualisation technologies such as VMWare, Docker, AWS, or Azure.
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, shell scripts, Perl, Python, JavaScript or PHP.
• Object orientated programming languages such as C# or Java.
• Framework technologies such as React, Angular JS, NodeJS, jQuery, .NET

If you wish to be considered or you want to know more about the role then please contact us as soon as possible. These opportunities do not present themselves often.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent new contract opportunity for a Software Developer to join a global security client in The Hague, Netherlands. This contract is until the end of December 2019 and the rate for this role is €63 euros per hour.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be currently SC or NATO cleared.
• A degree in informatics, computer science or a closely related engineering field
• At least five years relevant experience in software development
• Relevant experience in Systems Engineering
• Relevant experience in defining software architectures
• Relevant experience in software design
• Experience in programming in Java
• Experience with and deep knowledge of the Spring framework, including but not limited to Spring boot, Spring web, Spring beans and Spring security
• Considerable experience with and knowledge of NoSQL databases and MongoDB in particular.
• Experience with Morphia for integrating MongoDB in Spring based applications
• Experience with designing web services, as well as implementing web services using Apache CXF in combination with the Spring framework
• Knowledge of and experience with modelling sensor systems in software, including but not limited to Radar, Electronic Warfare and Communication Systems. This includes a thorough mathematical knowledge.
• Knowledge of and experience with testing sensor accuracy of maritime sensor systems
• Relevant experience in working with distributed systems
• Relevant experience in verification and validation of requirements, e.g. during system tests

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Use of Scrum
• Geographic Information Systems
• Configuration Management
• Software development at the network interface level (UDP, TCP) and /or Serial Interface level
• Continuous Integration
• Automated Testing of software
• Working with a software development team

If you are pro-active and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting new contract opportunity for a Business Intelligence Technical Expert to join an international security client in Mons, Belgium. This contract is until the end of December 2019 and the rate for this role is €78 euros per hour.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• MUST HAVE CURRENT SC OR NATO CLEARANCE.
• Extensive database knowledge
• Experience developing complex SQL queries
• Experience in MS SQL Server (2014 and higher) Database administration
• Experience with Database Backup (full and incremental/differential) and Recovery
• In-depth knowledge of Extract, Transformation & Load (ETL) and Analytical tool
• Experience in developing in Java
• Experience with installation and configuration of MS Power BI Report Server

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of KNIME Analytics Platform is an advantage
• Knowledge of Oracle OBIEE & Analytics is a plus

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer the analytics and BI technology platform in line with guidance and in coordination with other Service Lines
• Contribute to BI architecture documentation as tasked
• Apply techniques and methods for object extraction and relationship identification
• Support the implementation of the enterprise reporting & business intelligence by developing initial visualizations of existing data
• Receive and document knowledge transferred from the team currently supporting the analytics and BI platform (PMAR). This task may require occasional travel to The Hague, The Netherlands.

If you are experienced and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Test Engineer, who is keen to further their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Eligibility for UK security clearance
• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing
• Recent experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests
• Domain knowledge of application security including a detailed understanding of implementation from a testing perspective is preferred
• Interaction: ability to work collaboratively across functions within the business and to have sufficient flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities
• Good communication skills in both written and verbal form

Essential Recent Experience in Testing the Following:

• Web (HTTP/HTTPS)
• GUI and Desktop Applications

Test Environment experience of the following is essential:

• Experience of setting up and using Virtual Machines
• Microsoft Windows
• Performing packet capture and analysis
• Linux or Unix or Oracle’s Solaris 10
• Use of Test and Defect Management Tools

Preferable Skills and Knowledge:

• An ability to demonstrate knowledge of full product lifecycle is desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft TFS 2010 or later, Visual Studio 2010 or later, MTM 2010 or later
• Test Automation experience
• Internet standard (SMTP/MIME) email messaging
• Software encryption
• TCP/IP protocols including SNMP, SFTP, syslog, NTP
• Configuring and using communications equipment such as routers, switches and other IP network test equipment

If you want to enhance your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting new contract opportunity for a Sharepoint Administrator to join an international security client in The Hague, Netherlands. The rate for this role is €50 euros per hour.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must have current NATO or SC Clearance.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of SharePoint and K2 or other workflow automation tools with good understanding of knowledge management principles and business requirements (process and people).
• Must be able to understand how to maintain metadata schemas and taxonomies, and understanding about Data, Information and Content management.
• Higher vocational education, in Knowledge, Information and Data Management, preferably software related, or equivalent working experience
• At least 5 years of recent experience in IT with focus on KM and IM technology
• Advanced experience in SharePoint Design, Administration and Management
• Extensive implementation experience (2+ years) in Enterprise 2.0 and/Social technologies and processes
• Extensive implementation experience (2+ years) of technical work-flow management
• Extensive knowledge and experience (2+ years) in the use of Microsoft office automation packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access or other database application)
• Knowledge and Experience in translating user requirements into technical solutions.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Training in social media, social technologies, or similar
• Knowledge of IM and KM technology assets and solutions
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of data communication, terms, equipment, and standard operating procedures used in the technologies industry
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with good briefing skills.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both civilian and military elements.

If you are experienced and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent new contract opportunity for a Voice Engineer to join a global security client in Mons, Belgium. This contract is until the end of September 2019 and the rate for this role is €62 euros per hour.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be currently SC or NATO cleared.
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in a technical subject with substantial ICT content and 4 years post related experience.
• The absence of a university/college degree may be compensated by the demonstration of at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in the duties related to the function of the post.
• Minimum four years’ experience with and in-depth knowledge of VoIP Networks/Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)/Telco provider networks and Cisco routers and switches;
• Minimum four years proven track of collaboration with vendors, resident engineering and operations staff to achieve system performance objectives by utilizing vendor’s toolkits for collection of maintenance data, and ability to analyses them for both service improvement and troubleshooting purposes.
• Minimum four years’ experience with the configuration and operation element management, network monitoring and event management tools such as HP Network Automation, Intermapper, Cisco Prime, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk.
• Very good knowledge of ICT Systems Engineering and the associated aspects of design, operations, administrations and maintenance, to include networks, interfaces, applications and protocols covering modern voice systems based on IP.
• Practical experience in ICT systems and services delivery, to include but not limited to: high and low-level designs, technical and functional solution evaluation, testing, implementation, transition, continuous services improvement, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) based delivery
• One, or more, years’ experience in on-line performance, accounting, fault, security and configuration management of smart intelligent multiplexes and various data switching and routing equipment, and terminating equipment including modem and cryptographic equipment
• Valid/active Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) certification
• Valid/active Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) Collaboration or higher certification

Desirable:

• Field experience and knowledge related to Session Border Controllers (SBC)
• Knowledge and experience on CISCO Call Centre Express (UCCX)
• Knowledge and experience on Microsoft Skype for Business (SfB)
• Understanding of the contemporary Telecommunication technology including TDM, MPLS.
• Professional experience in customer support, user incident handling, and of ITSM principles and practices by applying a standardized framework.
• ITILv3 Foundation training/certification.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.

If you are pro-active and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent new contract opportunity for a Project Manager  specialising in Test Assurance to join a global security client in The Hague, Netherlands. This contract is until the end of June 2019 and the rate for this role is €100 euros per hour.

Duties and Required Skills:

Must be currently SC or NATO cleared.

Help on the schedule and resource planning:

• Assessment of the ITM Project Master Schedule
• Analysis of the Agency resources needed to support
• Preparation phase (test case analysis, test plan review): both IV&V staff and SME
• Test execution: IV&V staff, SME, Service Line

Analysis of the dependencies:

• Dates of delivery of the input needed for test: approved processes, design, ICD
• Interconnection with NCI, NCIRC, NEDS

Output of this task: resources needed per week/month

• Help for the reporting
• Maintain the dashboard
• Structure the requirements and the allocation per test event

Collect statistics from TestRail and JIRA regarding the test status:

• Test Plan assessment
• Ensure that the scope is in line with the Test strategy and the scheduled test events

Coordinate with SME to ensure pre-requisite for testing are met:

• Witness testing potentially (but depends on availability of internal resources).

If you are experienced and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.