Network Test Engineer/Analyst (SC (Security Cleared) or eligible)

Network Test Engineer/Analyst (SC (Security Cleared) or eligible)

Posted 2 days ago by NetStone Global Ltd

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Negotiable
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Hybrid
London, Newbury, Birmingham, Manchester , UK
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Application Lifecycle Management Border Gateway Protocol Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Data Centers Disaster Recovery Firewall Management Network Infrastructure Network Performance Network Segmentation Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Packet Loss Routing Protocols Security Clearance Stakeholder Management Systems Integration Test Case Test Engineering Test Execution Engine Traceability Matrix Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Wide Area Networks

Summary: The Network Test Engineer/Analyst role involves supporting a high-priority programme within the Telecom & Government Sector, focusing on the transition and transformation of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) network connectivity. Candidates must hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC minimum) and will be responsible for creating test scripts, executing tests, and managing defects. The position offers hybrid flexibility and is based in multiple UK locations. The contract is expected to last between 3 to 6 months with a strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create test scripts from Test Plans/Low Level Designs for Network infrastructure (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
  • Understand Test phases purposes: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster recovery, Operation Acceptance)
  • Import test cases to ALM and link to requirements
  • Collect Test execution evidence, Reporting execution/defect in ALM
  • Cisco Switch/Router console commands/CCNA
  • Working on Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, VPN, MPLS, QOS, LAN, WAN, VLAN
  • Handling Fibre optic cables & Transceivers knowledge
  • Understanding of Data Centre operating procedures
  • Set up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
  • Network and Service Management tool set (eg StableNet) Knowledge Cont.
  • Interpret Network infrastructure design from HLD/LLD
  • ALM Test case management
  • Defect Management, Reporting
  • Design & Execute test plans & scripts to validate Routing Protocols, Switching, Firewall configurations, Network Segmentation across multiple domains
  • Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test environments and lab infrastructure.
  • Review and contribute to Test cases, Traceability matrices, Risk assessments, Test exit criteria
  • Produce detailed test reports, results analysis, and defect logs to support go/no-go decisions.
  • Ensure testing activities comply with standards and guidance for secure and safety-critical environments (eg ISO standards, NCSC guidance).
  • Strong understanding of Network performance metrics
  • Latency and packet loss analysis
  • Root cause identification in degraded or failing networks
  • Comfortable working in secure, safety-critical, or regulated environments.
  • Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent documentation skills, including test plans, reports, risk assessments, and traceability matrices.
  • CCNA/CCNP (or equivalent level of knowledge)
  • ISTQB (or equivalent testing certification)
  • Any experience of working on National Grid would be advantageous but not essential

Key Skills:

  • Network Test Engineering skills
  • Knowledge of Cisco Switch/Router console commands/CCNA
  • Experience with Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, VPN, MPLS, QOS, LAN, WAN, VLAN
  • Understanding of Data Centre operating procedures
  • Ability to set up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
  • Familiarity with Network and Service Management tools
  • Experience in ALM Test case management
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications
  • ISTQB or equivalent testing certification

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Test Engineer/Analyst (SC (Security Cleared) or eligible)

Location: London, Newbury, Birmingham, Manchester (Onsite with hybrid flexibility)
Contract Type: 3 to 6-Month Contract (strong likelihood of extension)
Rate: UK Standard (Inside IR35)
Security Clearance: Must currently hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC minimum)

Overview

We are recruiting a Network Test Engineer (SC (Security Cleared) or eligible) for a high-priority programme within the Telecom & Government Sector.

Overview Test Analyst Role has to be based in the UK and can start to gain SC clearance or has SC clearance already.

The role is to support a Programme in the transition & transformation of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) network connectivity. Any experience of working on National Grid would be advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Test Analyst skills:

  • Create test scripts from Test Plans/Low Level Designs for Network infrastructure (Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
  • Understand Test phases purposes: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster recovery, Operation Acceptance)
  • Import test cases to ALM and link to requirements
  • Collect Test execution evidence, Reporting execution/defect in ALM

Practical skills

  • Cisco Switch/Router console commands/CCNA
  • Working on Routing Protocols BGP, OSPF, VPN, MPLS, QOS, LAN, WAN, VLAN
  • Handling Fibre optic cables & Transceivers knowledge
  • Understanding of Data Centre operating procedures
  • Set up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
  • Network and Service Management tool set (eg StableNet) Knowledge Cont.
  • Interpret Network infrastructure design from HLD/LLD
  • ALM Test case management
  • Defect Management, Reporting
  • Design & Execute test plans & scripts to validate Routing Protocols, Switching, Firewall configurations, Network Segmentation across multiple domains
  • Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test environments and lab infrastructure.
  • Review and contribute to Test cases, Traceability matrices, Risk assessments, Test exit criteria
  • Produce detailed test reports, results analysis, and defect logs to support go/no-go decisions.
  • Ensure testing activities comply with standards and guidance for secure and safety-critical environments (eg ISO standards, NCSC guidance).

Strong understanding of:

  • Network performance metrics
  • Latency and packet loss analysis
  • Root cause identification in degraded or failing networks
  • Comfortable working in secure, safety-critical, or regulated environments.
  • Strong communication skills, able to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent documentation skills, including test plans, reports, risk assessments, and traceability matrices.

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

  • CCNA/CCNP (or equivalent level of knowledge)
  • ISTQB (or equivalent testing certification)
  • Any experience of working on National Grid would be advantageous but not essential
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