Network Test Engineer

Network Test Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by X4 Technology

£33 Per hour
Outside
Remote
Newbury, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Network Test Analyst role involves creating and executing test scripts for network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls. The position requires a strong background in network testing and experience with critical national infrastructure. The role is primarily remote with occasional site visits and is outside IR35. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and have at least three years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create test scripts from Test Plans / Low Level Designs for Network infrastructure (Routers / switches / firewalls)
  • Unit Testing, 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

Key Skills:

  • Eligibility for SC Clearance
  • 3+ years' experience in Network Test roles
  • Previous background working on Critical National Infrastructure
  • Cisco Switch / Router console commands
  • Fibre optic cables
  • Understanding of Data Centre operating procedures
  • Set up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
  • ALM Test case management, Defect Management, Reporting

Salary (Rate): £33.00/hr

City: Newbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Network Test Analyst

Contract Length: 3 months (extendable)

Location: Remote (occasional visits to customer sites)

Rate: £250/day (OUTSIDE IR35)

Network Test Analyst - Key Responsibilities:

  • Create test scripts from Test Plans / Low Level Designs for Network infrastructure (Routers / switches / firewalls)
  • Unit Testing, 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

Network Test Analyst - Experience and Qualifications Required:

  • Eligibility for SC Clearance
  • 3+ years' experience in Network Test roles
  • Previous background working on Critical National Infrastructure
  • Cisco Switch / Router console commands
  • Fibre optic cables
  • Understanding of Data Centre operating procedures
  • Set up network test equipment for RFC 2544 testing
  • ALM Test case management, Defect Management, Reporting

Interviews: June 2025

Start Date: July 2025

How to Apply: Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology