Network Test Analyst

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 essential41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15