Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Network Test Analyst to support transformative programmes in Critical National Infrastructure. The role involves developing test strategies, executing complex testing phases, and ensuring that new infrastructure meets operational standards. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in network testing and experience with test management tools. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with scope for remote work and site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in network testing and infrastructure.
• Comfortable with fibre optic cabling.
• Familiar with HLD and LLD documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test scripts based on Test Plans and Low-Level Designs.
• Execute testing phases: Unit, System Integration, and Functional.
• Manage test cases within ALM and link to requirements.

Skills

Cisco command line (CLI)

Data centre operations

Network testing

Test management tools

Network monitoring tools

Tools

Micro Focus ALM

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