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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Test Engineer - **Company:** Vodafone Limited - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, High-Level Architecture, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Requirements Traceability, Microsoft SharePoint, Smoke Testing, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Data Logging, Network Routers, Data Processing, Performance Testing, Test Scripts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/us/en/mob/job/75359ADEF9F155D20D ## 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., * RFC 2544 test experience and network test equipment setup. * StableNet or comparable network/service management toolsets. * Experience in CNI or other critical infrastructure environments (eg National Grid). * Exposure to SD-WAN, cloud/security or UC testing programmes. * Test automation awareness and experience contributing to reusable test assets. CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS * ISTQB Foundation - preferred. * Relevant network certification (eg CCNA) - desirable. * Appropriate accreditation for the position, per Vodafone requirement that all resources are appropriately accredited. ## Description * 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. * Attend Vodafone hub locations and customer sites as required by project scope; support the wider Test team from Newbury HQ when needed. * 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. TECHNICAL SCOPE & DOMAIN COVERAGE * Testing services are delivered across the full VBTS UK product and service estate: Hosting; LAN & WiFi; Data Centre; Service Transition; SD-WAN; Telephony; UC & Unity; MPN & Cloud; IoT; Fixed Connectivity; Mobility; Cloud & Security. * Test phases in scope: Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Testing, Non-Functional Testing, Disaster Recovery Testing and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). * Hands-on network infrastructure testing: Routers, Switches, Firewalls - including Cisco switch/Router console commands. * Data Centre environments: operating procedures, physical layer work, fibre optic handling. * Test equipment: configuration and operation for RFC 2544 and related performance testing. * ALM: test case management, requirements linkage, defect management, execution reporting. * Service and network management tooling exposure (eg StableNet). ## 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) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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