Network Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de transport et d'infrastructure ferroviaire de premier plan recherche un ingénieur réseau pour une initiative de transformation numérique. Ce rôle clé implique la modernisation d'infrastructures critiques, en remplaçant les systèmes hérités par des solutions Nokia IP/MPLS, avec une forte collaboration entre équipes techniques et opérationnelles.

Benefits

Travail sécurisé sur un projet de 3 ans

Équipe d'ingénierie expérimentée

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Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée avec les plateformes Nokia IP/MPLS, en particulier les routeurs 7750.
• Compréhension solide des protocoles réseau.
• Capacité pratique pour configuration, déploiement et dépannage.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la conception et configuration d'un réseau MPLS Nokia 7750.
• Remplacer l'infrastructure SDH héritée par des systèmes IP performants.
• Assurer la connectivité fiable dans un environnement critique.

Skills

Nokia IP/MPLS

OSPF

BGP

QoS

Configuration

Troubleshooting

Job description

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A leading transport and rail infrastructure company is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with Nokia IP/MPLS expertise to play a key role in a multi-year digital transformation initiative.

This is a high-impact project replacing legacy SDH infrastructure with a modern Nokia 7750 MPLS Core, underpinning critical connectivity across the rail network.

The Opportunity

• Join a long-term (3-year) infrastructure rollout program within one of the UK’s most complex operational environments
• Deliver next-gen IP/MPLS networks for mission-critical transport infrastructure
• Take ownership of design, implementation, and configuration of Nokia-based solutions
• Collaborate with project and field teams to ensure seamless transition from legacy systems

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and configuration of a Nokia 7750 MPLS core network
• Replace legacy SDH infrastructure with high-performance IP-based systems
• Liaise closely with operations and delivery teams to ensure reliable, real-time connectivity
• Carry out hands-on configuration, documentation, testing, and deployment
• Travel to East London sites to support implementation and troubleshooting
• Ensure uptime and redundancy for key systems operating in a safety-critical environment

Key Skills Required

• Proven experience with Nokia IP/MPLS platforms (especially 7750 Service Routers)
• Strong understanding of network protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, QoS, etc.)
• Previous experience replacing SDH/legacy telecoms infrastructure is highly beneficial
• Hands-on capability for configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Experience working in transport, rail, or similarly regulated environments is a plus
• UK driving license preferred due to travel between sites

Why Apply?

• 3-year secure project with a strong pipeline of future work
• Join a highly experienced, specialist engineering team
• Work on a legacy-modernization program with real public impact
• Exposure to complex networking environments and cutting-edge tech
• Work in one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure sectors