Network Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Test Analyst to support the transformation of Critical National Infrastructure network connectivity. The role requires SC clearance, offers a hybrid work model, and involves creating test scripts and understanding various testing phases. Ideal candidates will have practical skills in network infrastructure and experience with tools like StableNet.

Qualifications

• Must have SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it.
• Experience working on the National Grid is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create test scripts from Test Plans / Low Level Designs for network infrastructure.
• Understand testing phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Operation Acceptance.
• Import test cases into ALM and link to requirements.

Skills

Cisco Switch / Router console commands

Handling Fibre optic cables

Understanding Data Centre operating procedures

Setting up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing

Network and Service Management tools

Job description

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Work Mode : Hybrid Model (Weekly 3 days at Office)

Overview

The Test Analyst role must be based in the UK and either have SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it. The role supports a programme involving the transition and transformation of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) network connectivity. Experience working on the National Grid is advantageous but not essential.

Duration

Expected to be full-time, with potential small breaks due to project fluidity. Flexibility to pause efforts is required, with advance notice provided.

Remote/Site/Hybrid

Hybrid model with occasional customer site visits and liaison with the wider Test team at Newbury HQ.

Locations to be visited

Farnborough, Bath, Oxford, Warwick, Birmingham

Key Responsibilities

Deliverables – defined for Statement of Work (SoW) and role fulfillment measurement. Activities include:

• Create test scripts from Test Plans / Low Level Designs for network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Understand testing phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, Operation Acceptance
• Import test cases into ALM and link to requirements

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Practical Skills

• Cisco Switch / Router console commands
• Handling Fibre optic cables
• Understanding Data Centre operating procedures
• Setting up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
• Network and Service Management tools (e.g., StableNet)

Knowledge

Continued from previous section:

• Interpret network infrastructure design from High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD)