Lead Network Engineer

Job Title: Lead Network Engineer
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
Duration: 5+ months

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Network Engineer based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire for 5+ months work.

This position involves developing network designs for a variety of rail infrastructure projects. You will adapt approved template architectures to meet project specific needs, with a strong focus on connectivity, cybersecurity and system performance.

The role reports to the Design Manager and involves contributing to both outline and detailed network designs, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will also support testing, validation and implementation activities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Network Communications Architect, you will support the design, configuration, and testing of signalling network solutions, including:

High level network designs and functional design specifications
Network architecture diagrams
IP addressing and subnetting design
Cable schematics and diversity plans
Network configuration and setup
Factory Acceptance Testing
On site build and testing
Integration and system testing

You will also:
Monitor progress of work packages and maintain design timescales
Ensure all design work meets relevant technical and safety standards
Assess technical accuracy and quality of tenders
Support health and safety compliance
Review and check network designs produced by others at similar or junior levels

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Degree in an engineering or numerate discipline, or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of network communication systems and architectures (LAN/WAN, network security), ideally in a safety related environment
Knowledge of systems engineering life cycle
Experience meeting industry quality and safety standards
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to communicate technical information at all levels
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Cisco certification (CCNA level or above), or equivalent practical experience

Desirable Skills

Chartered engineer status
IRSE Licence
Experience with technologies such as SDN, virtualisation, data centre networking, or network automation
Experience with UK railway telecoms design or operational standards
Understanding of wider railway systems

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