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Lab Tester

Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Type: contract

Company: The Select Group

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Lab Tester (network)-Ashburn, VA
The Select Group is seeking an associate level Lab Tester for our telecommunication client. This is a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with one of the largest telecom companies in the world while building valuable skills across networking, Linux, troubleshooting, and testing methodologies. This role offers exposure to enterprise-level technology, hands-on testing of cutting-edge solutions, and opportunities to grow your career in IT, networking, and telecom. If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about technology, this is the role for you.
Lab Tester Skills:

• Strong understanding of fundamental networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with Linux environments, including comfort with command-line operations for log retrieval and analysis.
• Familiarity with Red Hat OpenStack/OpenShift (preferred).
• Strong "tester’s mindset" with exceptional troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking for complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated passion for technology (personal tech projects, continuous learning, or hands-on IT hobbies).

Preferred Certifications:

• CCNA
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Linux+

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python).
• SD-WAN and enterprise backup experience (NetBackup, Commvault, etc.).
• NetApp experience.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA for test case management and defect tracking.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive lab testing on customer premise equipment (CPE), including routers, extenders, and set-top boxes.
• Conduct rigorous testing for software upgrades and downgrades devices to ensure stable deployments.
• Review technical requirements for clarity and completeness, and create detailed test cases aligned with specifications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies in JIRA.
• Replicate and troubleshoot remote management issues reported from production environments to assist with root cause analysis.
• Analyze device logs to uncover issues, troubleshoot problems, and provide actionable insights to the development team.
• Collaborate with development and production support teams to explain issues, assist with troubleshooting, and support software deployments.

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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