Network Test Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Network Test Analyst to support a significant infrastructure transition programme. The role requires expertise in network testing, particularly involving Critical National Infrastructure. Key responsibilities include executing various testing phases, creating test scripts, and managing outcomes in a data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Cisco CLI required.
• Comfortable managing fibre optic cables in data centre.
• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test scripts from plans and designs.
• Execute testing phases including Unit and Non-Functional.
• Manage test cases in ALM and present execution evidence.

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Fibre optic cable handling

Interpreting HLD and LLD documents

Data centre operating procedures

Micro Focus ALM or similar tools

Network monitoring tools

Experience in Critical National Infrastructure

Infrastructure transition background

Tools

Micro Focus ALM

RFC 2544 methodologies

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Client:

Ikuto

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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