Network Test Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Network Test Analyst to join a long-term programme focused on Critical National Infrastructure. The role involves supporting testing strategies for network infrastructure, ensuring compliance and performance through extensive testing methodologies. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in network testing and experience within critical environments, working remotely with the potential for site visits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with network testing across routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with data centre operating procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line (CLI)

Fibre optic cables handling

Interpreting HLD and LLD documentation

Micro Focus ALM or similar tools

Network and service monitoring tools

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