Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in network infrastructure is seeking a Network Test Analyst for a long-term programme focusing on Critical National Infrastructure. You will ensure that new infrastructure components meet operational expectations through comprehensive testing and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Cisco CLI and managing fibre optic cables.
• Experience with Test Management tools, particularly Micro Focus ALM.
• Eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create test scripts and execute various testing phases.
• Manage test cases and track defects in ALM.
• Support network testing setup and execution.

Skills

Network Testing

Infrastructure Knowledge

Test Planning

RFC 2544 Methodologies

Cisco CLI Proficiency

Data Centre Procedures

Micro Focus ALM

Service Monitoring Tools

Critical National Infrastructure Experience

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