Network Test Engineer/Analyst (SC Cleared) at NetStone Global Ltd, London, 3-6 Months, £Contract Rate

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