Network Test & Quality Engineer

Network Test & Quality Assurance Analyst
Initial Contract: 6 Months | Berks based Hybrid (with occasional travel)
Rate:- £180-200p/day dep on exp and certifications inside IR35
Must be eligible for SC Clearance
Environment:- Cisco Testing, RFC2544, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, ALM, Stablenet, CCNA, CCNP, Datacentre, Test Case Management, Reporting.
We are seeking a Test & Quality Assurance Analyst to support a major programme delivering the transition and transformation of network infrastructure and connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
, Develop and execute test scripts for network infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls).
, Manage test cases, execution evidence, and defect reporting in ALM.
, Support multiple testing phases including integration, functional, non-functional, disaster recovery, and operational acceptance.
Skills & Experience:
, Hands-on experience with Cisco switches/routers and console commands.
, Familiarity with fibre optic handling and data centre operating procedures.
, Knowledge of network testing tools (e.g., RFC 2544) and management toolsets (e.g., StableNet).
, Ability to interpret HLD/LLD network designs.
Clearance: SC (or eligible to obtain).

Can begin SC process during onboarding.
Location: Hybrid working, with occasional travel to customer sites when required.
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