Hybrid Rail Network Management Engineer

NETWORK RAIL

Hempstalls

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual leave up to 28 days

Station discounts

Defined benefit pension

Travel tickets discount

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom is seeking a specialist to manage the Cramer system within the DDaT directorate. You will support 24/7 network management, integrate Alcatel FTN and Nortel GSM-R elements, and ensure reliable operation of critical telecoms and software processes across the national railway.

The role requires testing, fault finding, deployment of new equipment, and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

Experience in Cramer system management.
Experience in engineering software testing.
Practical experience of field engineering fault finding, resolution and planned maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 network management control of the Network Rail radio network.
Coordinate with Network Rail Project Commissioning Engineers to support integration of new system components.
Monitor and manage system performance through the Cramer platform and interfaces.
Identify system issues, mobilise resources, and lead fault-finding to resolution.
Support the System Design Authority in acceptance, regression, and validation testing of software releases and hardware upgrades.
Assist with implementation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies across the network.
Ensure asset databases are accurate and up to date.
Coordinate controlled release of system components for operational use and maintenance.
Serve as technical point of contact for Cramer circuit anomalies and performance issues.
Manage disaster recovery planning and response processes.
Initiate system recovery actions during service disruption or disaster events.