IT Networking and Infrastructure Engineer 12 month FTC

Hitachi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major technology firm based in London is seeking an experienced IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting core networking systems and providing technical support including Cisco and Fortigate services. Ideal candidates will have robust experience in a multi-site environment, strong communication skills, and knowledge in IP networking. Competitive salary and various perks like private medical insurance and 25 days of holiday offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Group income protection

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with business managers.
• Experience supporting corporate infrastructure systems in a multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of networking including routing and security.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement core networking systems.
• Provide technical support for all network-related services.
• Assist in problem resolution and deployment of new hardware.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Fluent written and spoken English

Networking support experience

Experience with Cisco switches

Experience with Fortigate firewalls

Knowledge of IP networking

Experience with Cisco Wi-Fi technologies

Knowledge of zScaler technologies

Education

CCNA certification

Windows Server administration knowledge

Tools

Cisco

Fortigate

VMware

Job description

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Job title: IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Contract Type: 12-month fixed‑term contract

Location: Ludgate Hill London or Newton Aycliffe (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)

Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail we have a unique opportunity for an experienced IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer to join the team on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. As an IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer you will support and implement core networking systems as well as providing technical support for all network‑related services including Cisco and Fortigate, BT MPLS, Colt, and MIA.

• Utilise technical skills and experience to resolve new or unforeseen problems.
• Support the infra team on incident problem management and change management of networking‑related activities.
• Support project‑related activities and travel to other company sites to assist in problem resolution, deployment of new hardware installations or upgrades.
• Deploy updates and fixes to network equipment to mitigate security vulnerabilities in order to maintain cyber security compliance.
• Carry out hardening activities to ensure networking equipment complies with cyber‑security policies and meets Cyber Essentials certification.
• Assist the infrastructure team in non‑network equipment related activities such as DHCP, DNS, Zsc, ZIA, ZPA monitoring, asset, server admin, Mitel telephony, firewall administration, and many more.
• Work with other colleagues, group company services, and third‑party providers to ensure business services are delivered in a timely and reliable manner.
• Promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values.
• Adhere to Hitachi Rail Europe’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Comply with Hitachi Rail Europe’s Health and Safety policy.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

About you

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with business managers.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Robust experience providing networking support for corporate infrastructure systems in a multi‑site organisation (500+ persons).
• Strong experience supporting Cisco switches, access points, wireless LAN controllers, systems and upgrades.
• Strong experience supporting Fortigate firewalls, creating firewall rules, VPNs, DMZs, etc.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking including routing and security.
• Strong experience with Cisco Wi‑Fi technologies.
• Good working knowledge of zScaler ZIA, ZPA, and branch connectors.

Desirable

• CCNA certification.
• Good working knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Good understanding of hardware virtualization, particularly VMware.
• Good understanding of Trellix security products, SCCM, Ivanti.
• Good understanding of the latest versions of Citrix XenApp.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Annual performance bonus paid on a discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday.
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%.
• Private medical insurance.
• Personal accident insurance.
• Group income protection.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.