Network Engineer

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Are you looking for a career where your expertise keeps one of the UKs busiest rail networks connected, secure, and moving every day ? We are seeking an IT Network Engineer (Level 1) with experience of operating, maintaining and implementing Fortinet SD-WAN to join our team based from our Head Office in London Bridge This role offers hybrid working with a requirement for 3 days in the office/on-site. 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first-ever passenger rail journey , so were celebrating our proud history and our bright future. Can you move people? Apply now. What youll do You will join a small, dedicated team responsible for keeping Southeasterns mission-critical network running smoothly across over 200 sites in the South East
including stations, depots, offices, and data centres. Our train operations depend on this network, so reliability and performance are key. As we transition from a legacy setup to a modern Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure, youll play a vital role in shaping the future of our connectivity. This is your chance to be part of a major transformation journey. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining and improving Southeasterns network infrastructure to ensure high availability, integrity, and optimal performance. Working closely with network delivery and support partners to maximise uptime and proactively resolve issues. Leading and supporting IT projects, ensuring network requirements are met, capacity is planned, and services are successfully introduced. Driving continuous service improvements by applying best practices and innovative solutions to enhance network reliability and security. The experience youll need To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application; Experience of operating, maintaining and implementing Fortinet SD-WAN(essential) CCNA Enterprise <> CCNP (R+S/Wireless) / Security accreditation or equivalent (essential) Experience working with service providers (essential) Experience working with suppliers (essential) NOC experience
with desire to be more hands on/project based As proud members of the Armed Forces
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. Other things to know This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isnt available for this role. If you applied but werent successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again. What youll get in return Along with your salary, the rewards youll get include: a final salary pension 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays) free rail travel across our networks. Meaning you can
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Location:
Southwark
Salary:
£65,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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