Network Engineer

Senior Network Design Engineer / Team Leader – Rail We're looking for an experienced Senior Network Design Engineer / Team Leader to join a major railway project, providing technical leadership across complex network architecture and telecommunications solutions within safety-critical environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior networking professional with experience across rail, SCADA, industrial networking, signalling or operational telecommunications to take a leading role in the design and delivery of critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of network architectures and designs across railway projects
• Design and review LAN/WAN, Industrial Ethernet, SCADA and station system networks
• Develop networks supporting CCTV, voice, passenger information systems, signalling and backbone communications
• Produce network architecture documentation, diagrams, IP addressing/subnetting plans, cable schedules and configurations
• Design secure solutions incorporating firewalls, DMZs, IPsec and authentication
• Gather customer requirements and develop technical proposals and solutions Essential Experience
• CCNP level or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience in LAN/WAN architecture, network security and industrial networking
• Experience with SISS/station systems, SCADA and control networks
• Experience working in safety-critical environments
• Previous experience within the rail industry, ideally operational telecommunications, signalling or related systems
• Understanding of railway standards, processes, safety and quality requirements Rate: £350 per day Sector: Rail / Telecommunications / Safety-Critical Infrastructure If you're an experienced network engineer looking for your next opportunity within the UK rail and safety-critical sector, we'd be keen to hear from you. 📩 Get in touch now further details or to discuss the role.