Network Test Engineer - Outside IR35
Network Test Engineer - UK Based - £150-200/day - Outside IR35
We are seeking experienced Network Test Engineers (multiple positions) to join a leading technology services organisation on a contract basis. The successful candidates will be UK-based with the flexibility to travel to sites across London, Newcastle, and Manchester as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct hands-on network testing across enterprise-grade infrastructure, including Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and Load Balancers
- Document end-to-end project milestones, including Test Scoping, Test Estimations, Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Scripts, Daily Status Reports, and Test Completion Reports
- Utilise test management tools including Jira and HPQC to track bugs, manage test cases, and log execution progress
- Leverage network management systems to observe, benchmark, and report network stability during structural tests
- Act as a core technical point of contact during project updates, communicating directly with stakeholders
- Handle data centre deployments and hardware configurations at short notice, including occasional weekend working
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- Proven experience configuring and testing network topologies covering core routing, switching, Firewalls, and load balancing
- Strong working knowledge of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, BFD, and static routing
- Hands-on experience with hardware and software testing tools such as Spirent, Metrodata, Attero, and Veex
- Familiarity with network monitoring solutions such as StableNet and SolarWinds
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical stakeholder engagement
Contract Details
- Duration: 12 months initial
- Rate: £150-200 per day
- Determination: Inside IR35
- Location: Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
AI Engineer (Azure AI) - 12 months - London (2 days) - Inside IR35