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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Test Engineer - Testing Services (SC Cleared) - **Company:** LSA Recruit - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £39,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, High-Level Architecture, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Requirements Traceability, Microsoft SharePoint, Smoke Testing, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Logging, Network Routers, Data Processing, Test Scripts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-81E735D721816EDF3B/ ## About the Role * Minimum 5 years' relevant testing experience (RFP-mandated minimum for all resources on this engagement). * Proven telecom/network infrastructure testing experience. * Cisco switch/Router console command competence. * Ability to read and interpret HLD and LLD documentation. * ALM-based test case management, defect management and reporting. * Strong Microsoft Office skills - proficient Excel is mandatory; working knowledge of Teams and SharePoint. * Excellent stakeholder management, time management and documentation discipline. ## Description We have an exciting job opportunity for Network Test Engineer - Testing Services role at London/Newbury/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow - hybrid, with customer site visits - Contract, * Create test scripts from Test Plans, High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for network infrastructure - Routers, Switches and Firewalls. * Execute test cases across the full VBTS estate: hosting, data centre, LAN/WiFi, SD-WAN, fixed connectivity, mobility, telephony, UC & Unity, MPN & cloud, IoT, cloud & security, and service transition. * Support all test phases: Unit, System Integration, Functional, Non-Functional, Disaster Recovery and Operational Acceptance Testing. * Import test cases into ALM and link test cases to requirements, maintaining full requirements traceability. * Capture and collect test execution evidence to the standard required for milestone sign-off and audit. * Report test execution status, defects and outcomes in ALM and other Vodafone-approved tools. * Raise, track and retest defects; work with delivery, design and engineering teams to resolve defects against project milestones. * Set up and operate network test equipment, including RFC 2544 throughput/latency/frame-loss testing. * Handle fibre optic cabling and follow Data Centre operating procedures when working in DC environments. * Interpret network infrastructure designs from HLD/LLD and translate them into executable test scenarios. * Use network and service management toolsets (eg StableNet) to validate service behaviour. * Support test environment preparation, smoke testing and readiness checks ahead of formal execution windows. * Produce clear, accurate status inputs for daily/weekly test reporting and defect triage calls. * Escalate blockers within the same working day to the Test Manager, in line with the programme's proactive-management obligations. * Comply with Vodafone security policy, data handling requirements and audit-logging obligations at all times. * Contribute test assets to the reuse library and support the programme's year-on-year productivity commitments (automation, reuse, AI-assisted test design). * Support knowledge transfer, onboarding of new pool members, and continuity across resource transitions with no impact to the Project Test Plan. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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