Test Analyst-Network Infrastructure

ZipRecruiter; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Network Test Analyst for a hybrid role in Berkshire. This position involves testing network infrastructure components and managing test processes within a complex and secure environment. Candidates must be SC clearance eligible, with a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in network infrastructure testing.
• Proficiency in HP ALM for management and defect tracking.
• Understanding of network design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop test scripts for network components.
• Execute various test phases and document results.
• Manage test cases and log/report defects.

Skills

Test case development

Test execution

Network infrastructure

HP ALM

Cisco commands

Fibre optic cabling

Data centre operations

Job description

Job Description

Network Test Analyst / Test Analyst – Network Infrastructure (Contract)

Berkshire (Hybrid Working)

Candidates must be SC clearance eligible or preferably hold active SC clearance

Fixed-Term Contract (9-12 Months)

£60,000 – £65,000 per annum

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Network Test Analyst to support a high-impact programme .This is a unique opportunity to work within a secure, technically complex environment and contribute to the delivery of vital network services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test scripts from Test Plans and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for network infrastructure components, including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Execute and support all test phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Acceptance
• Manage test cases within HP ALM, linking them to appropriate requirements
• Document test execution results and log/report defects using ALM

Experience Required

• Strong experience in test case development and execution for network infrastructure
• Proficiency with HP ALM for test management and defect tracking
• Ability to interpret both High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation
• Proficiency in Cisco switch/router console commands
• Experience handling fibre optic cabling
• Familiarity with data centre operations and procedures
• Understanding of RFC 2544 network test procedures and lab setups
• Exposure to network and service management tools .

Additional Information

• Candidates must be based in the UK and able to work on a hybrid basis in Berkshire
• SC clearance eligibility is essential, Current SC Clearance would be highly desirable.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a challenging infrastructure test role, we welcome your application.