Test Specialist Telecom - OSS / NOC / SOC

Type of employment: Contract

Start Date: ideally June 2026

End Date: estimated December 31st, 2026

Number of positions: 1

Work location: Stockholm, Sweden

Ways of working: hybrid 2–3 days / week on-site

Workload Allocation: 100%

Languages: English fluent communication (verbal and written), Swedish nice-to-have

Role overview:

As an OSS, NOC, SOC Test Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, reliability, and security of mission‑critical telecom services through rigorous end‑to‑end testing and validation.

You will work closely with OSS, Network Operations Centre (NOC), and Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams to validate network infrastructure, systems, and security mechanisms supporting highly available telecom environments.

Key responsibilities – in this role, you will play a key part in:

• Developing and executing comprehensive test plans for OSS, NOC, and SOC platforms, including service assurance and service fulfilment
• Validating end‑to‑end integrations between OSS / NOC / SOC tools and telecom network elements such as switches, routers, and firewalls
• Conducting functional, performance, and security testing of network management, monitoring, and incident handling systems
• Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity testing, documenting results, and recommending improvements to reliability and security

Requirements

Must have:

• Strong understanding of OSS, NOC, and SOC functions within telecom environments
• Hands‑on experience with network management systems (NMS), monitoring, and incident management tools
• Expertise in testing telecom protocols such as SS7, SIP, MPLS, LTE, and 5G, as well as security mechanisms
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Nice to have:

Experience with test automation, scripting, and certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, ITIL, CISSP, or ISO 27001 is considered advantageous.

As part of the recruitment process, the client will conduct background checks on candidates who progress to later stages.

If this consultancy opportunity aligns with your experience, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your updated CV, clearly highlighting your expertise in the must-have competencies required for the role. We look forward to receiving your application and speaking with you as soon as possible.