Network Test Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Network Test Analyst to join their high-profile infrastructure programme focused on Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This role involves executing network testing and ensuring compliance with operational expectations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in network testing, particularly with routers and switches, along with experience in data centre environments.

Qualifications

• Experienced in network testing with a strong background.
• Proficient in Command Line Interface for Cisco devices.
• Familiar with testing methodologies and tools used in data centres.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed test scripts for network components.
• Execute various testing phases including Disaster Recovery and Operational Acceptance.
• Manage test cases in ALM, linking them to requirements.

Skills

Cisco switch/router command line

Handling fibre optic cables

Interpreting HLD and LLD documentation

Data centre operating procedures

Using Micro Focus ALM

Network and service monitoring

Critical National Infrastructure experience

Infrastructure programmes experience

Tools

Micro Focus ALM

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Client:

Ikuto

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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