IT Networking and Infrastructure Engineer - 6 month FTC

Hitachi; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday annually

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Networking & Infrastructure Engineer (6-Month Fixed Term) to join the UK Infrastructure team. You will apply Cisco ISE and NAC expertise to support a major project across UK sites, ensuring secure, reliable network services.

The role requires enterprise networking experience, strong security focus, and collaboration with internal teams and partners. The position is full-time on-site at Newton Aycliffe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting enterprise networking in a multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing, switching, and security.
• Significant experience with Cisco networking technologies including switches and wireless LAN controllers.
• Strong experience with Cisco ISE (802.1X) and Network Access Control.
• Experience administering Fortigate firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise networking services across the organisation.
• Lead network infrastructure and security projects, focused on Cisco ISE/NAC.
• Support Cisco switching, wireless networks and WLCs.
• Administer Fortigate firewalls, VPNs and DMZ environments.
• Ensure security and compliance through patching and hardening activities.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Network Access Control

Enterprise networking

Cybersecurity

ITIL

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CCNA certification

Tools

Fortigate firewalls

Cisco switches

Wireless LAN controllers

VMware

Job description

Location:

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0130821

Date Posted:

2026-07-24

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

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:

Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Networking & Infrastructure Engineer (6-Month Fixed Term Contract) to join our UK Infrastructure team, based at our Newton Aycliffe manufacturing facility.

We’re looking for an experienced networking professional who can quickly add value, bringing strong Cisco ISE and Network Access Control (NAC) expertise to support the successful delivery of a key business‑critical project.

Working as part of a skilled Infrastructure team, you’ll play a leading role in supporting, maintaining and enhancing our network environment, with a particular focus on a major Cisco ISE implementation project. You’ll help ensure secure, reliable and high‑performing network services across multiple UK locations while contributing to wider network modernisation initiatives.

This role is ideal for a networking specialist with strong experience in enterprise networking, security and access control technologies who enjoys working in a project‑focused environment and collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Some key responsibilities

• Support and maintain enterprise networking services across the organisation.




• Lead and contribute to network infrastructure and security projects, with a particular focus on Cisco ISE and Network Access Control.




• Support Cisco switching, wireless networks, wireless LAN controllers and associated networking technologies.




• Administer and support Fortigate firewalls, including firewall policies, VPNs and DMZ environments.




• Ensure network infrastructure remains secure through patching, upgrades, hardening activities and cyber security compliance initiatives.




• Investigate and resolve networking incidents, problems and service requests in line with ITIL principles.




• Support change management activities relating to networking infrastructure.




• Work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners and third‑party suppliers to deliver reliable business services.




• Provide technical expertise for multi‑site network environments and support deployment activities across UK locations.




• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of network performance, resilience and operational effectiveness.

About you

We’re looking for a networking specialist who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

Essential

• Proven experience supporting enterprise networking environments within a large, multi‑site organisation.




• Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing, switching and network security.




• Significant experience with Cisco networking technologies, including switches, wireless access points and wireless LAN controllers.




• Strong experience of Cisco Network Access Control (802.1X) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).




• Experience supporting and administering Fortigate firewalls.




• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network hardening practices.




• Experience supporting networking incidents, problems and change activities.




• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.




• Willingness to travel occasionally to other company locations as required.

Desirable

• CCNA certification.




• Experience with Zscaler ZIA and ZPA solutions.




• Knowledge of operational technology (OT) and IoT network environments.




• Exposure to Windows Server administration and VMware technologies.




• Understanding of modern endpoint security and infrastructure management tools.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary




• 25 days holiday annually




• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%




• Private medical insurance




• Personal Accident insurance




• Group Income Protection




• Group Life Insurance




• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible benefits plan that can be tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle.

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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.