Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise recherche un Network Test Analyst pour un programme de transformation d'infrastructure critique à Newcastle. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en tests de réseau, en infrastructures, ainsi qu'une familiarité avec les outils de gestion des tests. Ce poste mixe travail à distance et visites sur site, offrant une opportunité unique dans un environnement de travail stimulant et collaboratif.

Qualifications

• Expérience en analyse de tests de réseaux, en particulier dans les infrastructures critiques.
• Capacité à travailler sur des programmes à grande échelle.
• Compétences démontrées en manipulation de câbles dans des environnements de centres de données.

Responsibilities

• Créer des scripts de test détaillés basés sur des plans de test.
• Exécuter des tests dans diverses phases, notamment la récupération après sinistre.
• Gérer et présenter les résultats des tests à l'aide de l'ALM.

Skills

Proficiency with Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Handling and patching fibre optic cables

Interpret HLD and LLD documentation

Familiarity with data centre operating procedures

Using Micro Focus ALM or similar tools

Network and service monitoring tools

Working in Critical National Infrastructure

Large-scale network transitions experience

Job description

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Client:

Ikuto

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, 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