Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network infrastructure is seeking a Network Test Analyst to support a vital long-term enterprise program focusing on Critical National Infrastructure. The role involves testing, analysis, and ensuring network integrity through structured methodologies and tools, demanding proficiency in infrastructure testing and network documentation interpretation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in creating and executing test plans in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with network testing, particularly on infrastructure.
• SC clearance eligibility preferred.
• Proficient in test planning and execution in Critical National Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test scripts based on established plans.
• Perform a variety of tests including Functional and Disaster Recovery.
• Manage test cases in ALM and track defects.

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Fibre optic cable handling

Network design interpretation

Data centre operating procedures

Test management tools (Micro Focus ALM)

Network and service monitoring tools

Critical National Infrastructure experience

Large-scale network transitions

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