Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Network Test Analyst to support a crucial transition and transformation programme involving Critical National Infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity and performance of network components through methodical testing, with responsibilities that include creating test scripts and executing various testing phases. This is a full-time role with the potential for significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in network testing and infrastructure.
• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Micro Focus ALM.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test scripts based on Test Plans and Low-Level Designs.
• Execute testing phases including Unit, System Integration, and Operational Acceptance.
• Support the setup and execution of network testing using RFC 2544 methodologies.

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Handling and patching fibre optic cables

Interpreting HLD and LLD network design documentation

Familiarity with data centre operating procedures

Using Micro Focus ALM or similar test management tools

Network and service monitoring tools

Experience in Critical National Infrastructure environments

Infrastructure programmes involving large-scale network transitions

Job description

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Job Title: Network Test Analyst – Infrastructure & CNI

Location: UK-Based (Remote with potential site visits)

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance (current SC preferred)

Contract: Outside IR35 | Full-Time | Long-Term Programme

We’re seeking an experienced Network Test Analyst to support a high-profile transition and transformation programme involving Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in network testing and infrastructure, particularly across routers, switches, and firewalls.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring new infrastructure components and designs meet functional and operational expectations through structured test planning, execution, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed test scripts based on Test Plans and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
• Execute testing across various phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Acceptance
• Import and manage test cases within ALM (Application Lifecycle Management), linking to requirements and capturing results
• Gather and present test execution evidence, raising and tracking defects in ALM
• Support the setup and execution of network testing using RFC 2544 methodologies

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency with Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)
• Comfortable handling and patching fibre optic cables in a data centre environment
• Ability to interpret HLD and LLD network design documentation
• Familiarity with data centre operating procedures
• Experience using Micro Focus ALM or similar test management tools
• Exposure to network and service monitoring tools (e.g. StableNet or equivalent)
• Experience working in Critical National Infrastructure environments (utilities, defence, telco, etc.)
• Background in infrastructure programmes involving large-scale network transitions