Infrastructure Testing Lead

Job Title: .Infrastructure Testing LeadLocation: Hybrid (Baltimore, Chicago or Philadelphia)Position Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire (C2H preferred with perm conversion after 6 months)Visa Restrictions: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or sponsor any U.S. immigration benefit (such as, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the futureTop 3 Must Haves:8-10 years of automation experience Proficiency in Java, Selenium, and TOSCA Experience with CI/CD using Jenkins or similar tools UFT experience is a plus Healthcare domain knowledge is a plus Key Responsibilities:SIT/UAT Planning & Coordination Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of SIT and UAT test cycles for IT infrastructure initiatives.Coordinate testing activities across multiple teams and workstreams (network, security, infrastructure, application teams).Ensure test environments, infrastructure configurations, and access are provisioned prior to testing.Align test scope, timelines, and entry/exit criteria with project stakeholders.Test Execution Oversight Manage day to day execution of SIT and UAT testing activities.Coordinate assignment and tracking of test cases and execution status.Ensure test scripts are executed and outcomes documented in test management tools.Oversee validation of infrastructure components (connectivity, security controls, integrations, system performance).Facilitate defect identification, logging, triage, and retesting cycles.Stakeholder Engagement.Act as the liaison between: Infrastructure engineering teams Business users (UAT testers).Vendors / system integrators.Coordinate UAT tester engagement and ensure business validation of solution functionality.Lead daily/weekly test status calls and provide updates as required.Defect & Quality Management Drive defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution across SIT/UAT.Ensure defects are documented, communicated, and retested effectively.Validate defect closure and confirm readiness for exit criteria.Ensure cross-system integration issues (e.g., network routing, authentication, data flow) are properly diagnosed and resolved.Governance & Reporting Produce and present test status reporting (progress, defects, risks).Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.Support go/no-go decisions by providing clear testing metrics and readiness assessments.Ensure testing outcomes align with enterprise infrastructure standards and operational readiness requirements.Test Process & Continuous Improvement.Contribute to development of test strategy, test plans, and procedures Identify and implement improvements to testing processes and tools.Ensure adherence to enterprise QA standards and testing best practices.Required Skills & Qualifications:5+ years of experience in QA / testing / test coordination roles.Proven experience leading SIT and UAT cycles within IT infrastructure or platform projects.Strong understanding of: SDLC / testing lifecycle (SIT, UAT, defect management).Infrastructure environments (networking, security, cloud, or data platforms).Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in utility, regulated, or enterprise IT environments.Familiarity with: Network / security testing (e.g., firewall, VPN, identity, access).Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or hybrid infrastructure environments.Data validation / reporting systems (e.g., Power BI, ERP).Prior experience acting as Test Lead / Test Coordinator.Familiarity with governance frameworks, audit readiness, or compliance-driven testing.