Network Test Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a skilled Network Test Analyst to support a crucial programme in Critical National Infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to significant network transitions through structured testing approaches. Ideal candidates will have hands-on expertise with network testing, particularly involving routers and switches, evidenced through thorough test execution and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create test scripts based on Test Plans and Low-Level Designs.
• Execute testing across various phases including Unit and System Integration.
• Manage test cases in ALM and link to requirements.
• Gather and present test execution evidence.
• Support network testing setup using RFC 2544.

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Fibre optic cable handling

Interpreting HLD and LLD documentation

Data centre operating procedures

Using test management tools (e.g., Micro Focus ALM)

Network and service monitoring tools

Working in Critical National Infrastructure environments

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