Security Test Engineer - Contract

Reperio Human Capital · Recruitment agency
Contract•QA / Testing•€250-350/day (EUR)•Ireland · Remote within Ireland · Hybrid
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At a glance

Employment type
Contract
Workplace
Hybrid
Day rate
€250-350/day (EUR)
Category
QA / Testing

Technologies & skills

Cloud & infrastructure

CI/CD

What you'll be doing

QA Test Engineer (Security Systems) contract role in Dublin. Join a tech company to manually test security and video products, troubleshoot issues, and communicate findings. Work in an Agile team bridging development and customers. 5+ years manual testing in security required.

  • Carry out manual testing across security and video products
  • Investigate complex issues and determine root causes
  • Share findings and test results with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Work in an Agile team alongside developers and product owners

Key requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 5 years manual testing experience within security
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Experience with security technologies such as access control, intrusion, or video systems
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams using JIRA
  • Clear, confident communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • UI testing experience
  • Exposure to test automation or CI/CD tools
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure and networking

Experience: 5+ years manual testing in security

Role signals

Technical focus
QA / Testing
Hands-on vs management
Hands-on

Full job description

QA Test Engineer - Security Systems | Dublin | Contract

We're working with a well-established technology company in the security sector. They're looking for a QA Test Engineer to join their engineering team in Dublin and help test products used to protect people and property.

The role

You'll be the bridge between development and the customer. Your job will be to make sure security products work as they should before they reach the people who rely on them. Day to day, you'll:

  • Carry out manual testing across security and video products
  • Look into complex issues and get to the root cause
  • Share findings and test results clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Work in an Agile team, alongside developers and product owners

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5 years Manual testing experience within security
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Experience with security technologies, such as access control, intrusion or video systems
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams using JIRA
  • Clear, confident communication skills

Nice to have

  • UI testing experience
  • Exposure to test automation or CI/CD tools
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure and networking

The details

  • Location: Dublin, Hybrid
  • Type: 12-month contract with likely extension
  • Salary: Depending on experience
    Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Interview prep pack

Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.

Your interview focus

Based on this listing, the role is a contract Security Test Engineer focused on manual testing of security and video products, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating within Agile teams in Dublin.

  • Manual security testing expertise·High
  • Troubleshooting and root cause analysis·High
  • Agile team collaboration·Medium
  • Clear stakeholder communication·Medium

Only have 30 minutes?

Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.

Start 30-minute prep

Your 30-minute plan

  1. Review Manual Testing Experience in Security

    0–8 min

    List and reflect on your most relevant manual testing projects involving security, access control, intrusion, or video systems.

  2. Prepare Troubleshooting Examples

    8–15 min

    Select 1-2 strong examples where you identified and resolved complex issues, focusing on your analytical process.

  3. Refresh Agile and JIRA Knowledge

    15–20 min

    Recall specific Agile ceremonies you participated in and how you used JIRA for test management.

  4. Practice Stakeholder Communication

    20–25 min

    Draft a brief summary of a technical finding for both technical and non-technical audiences.

  5. Research the Company’s Security Product Portfolio

    25–30 min

    Look up the company’s main security and video products to tailor your examples and questions.

Likely questions

, 6 items

Priority reflects how strongly this topic is emphasised in the job listing, not whether it will be asked.

Talking points

, 5 items

  • Manual Testing in Security Environments

    Demonstrate your experience designing and executing manual test cases for security products, especially access control, intrusion, or video systems.

  • Troubleshooting and Analytical Skills

    Showcase your ability to investigate complex issues, identify root causes, and resolve defects in security-focused products.

  • Agile/Scrum Team Experience

    Provide examples of working within Agile teams, using JIRA, and collaborating with developers and product owners.

  • Clear Communication with Stakeholders

    Prepare to discuss how you communicate findings and test results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Exposure to Automation and CI/CD

    If applicable, highlight any experience with UI testing, test automation, or CI/CD tools, as these are considered a plus.

What to research

, 4 items

  • Manual Testing Techniques for Security Products

    Review your experience with manual testing, especially for access control, intrusion, and video systems.

  • Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis

    Prepare examples where you investigated and resolved complex issues in security or similar products.

  • Agile/Scrum and JIRA Usage

    Refresh your knowledge of Agile workflows and how you have used JIRA for test management and reporting.

  • Stakeholder Communication

    Think of situations where you communicated technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Questions to ask

, 6 items
  1. What types of security and video products will I be testing most frequently?

    Why ask this? To clarify the technical focus and prepare relevant examples.

  2. How is the QA team structured, and how does it interact with development and product teams?

    Why ask this? To understand team dynamics and collaboration expectations.

  3. What are the main challenges currently faced in testing these security systems?

    Why ask this? To identify pain points and demonstrate how your experience can help.

  4. Is there an opportunity to contribute to test automation or CI/CD initiatives?

    Why ask this? To gauge potential for skill growth and added value.

  5. What tools and environments are used for manual and automated testing?

    Why ask this? To align your experience with their toolset.

  6. How is feedback from testing communicated to stakeholders, and what reporting formats are preferred?

    Why ask this? To tailor your communication approach to their standards.

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