Job Description

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.

Description

Job title: IT Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Location: Ludgate Hill, London or Newton Aycliffe (Hybrid)

Salary: Between 55,000 - 65,000 DOE

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 MIA.


Other key responsibilities include:

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 Travel to other company sites to assist in problem resolution as required and deployment of New hardware installations or upgrades. Deployment of updates and fixes to network equipment to mitigate security vulnerabilities, in order to maintain cyber security compliance Hardening activities to ensure networking equipment complies with Cyber security policies and in line with cyber essentials + certification As a secondary responsibility there are opportunities to assist infrastructure team in non-network equipment related activities, such as DHCP, DNS, Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, monitoring, asset management, 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 To be aware of, and actively promote and implement Hitachi's ethos, culture and values. To adhere to the Hitachi Rail Europe's Equal Opportunities Policy. To comply with and implement Hitachi Rail Europe's Health and Safety policy. To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required

About you

Essential


Strong Interpersonal skills, ability to communicate to business managers Fluent written and spoken English Robust experience in providing networking support for corporate Infrastructure systems in a multi-site organisation (> 500 persons) Strong experience in supporting Cisco switches, access point, Wireless Lan controllers systems and upgrades Strong experience in supporting Fortigate firewalls, creation of firewall rule, VPN's, DMZ's etc. Strong Knowledge of IP networking, including routing and security Strong experience of Cisco WIFI technologies Good working knowledge of zScaler ZIA, ZPA, branch connectors

Desirable

CCNA certified Good working knowledge windows server administration Good understanding of hardware virtualisation, particularly VMWare. Good understanding in Trellix security products, SCCM, Ivanti Good understanding with latest versions of Citrix XenApp

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 Annual Performance bonus paid on 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 also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.


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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at

https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

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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.

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