IT Network Engineer

SE Trains; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK rail service provider is seeking an IT Network Engineer (Level 1) to maintain and enhance network infrastructure from their London office. This role involves operating and implementing Fortinet SD-WAN, crucial for keeping their rail network operational across various sites. The position offers hybrid working, requiring 3 days onsite. Join a dedicated team as they transition to a modern network setup to support their mission-critical operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operating and implementing network solutions.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure principles.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the network infrastructure for high availability.
• Ensure optimal performance of mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with partners for network uptime.

Skills

Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN

Network maintenance

Operational troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

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 we’re celebrating our proud history and our bright future.

What you’ll do

You will join a small, dedicated team responsible for keeping SE’s 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, you’ll 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 SE’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, integrity, and optimal performance.

Working closely with network delivery and support partners to maximise uptime and proactive…