Job Description

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
We offer excellent benefits, including:
xf0x9fx8cx9e Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
xe2x9cxa8 Defined benefit pension scheme.
xf0x9fx9ax82 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
xf0x9fx9ax82 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
xf0x9fx8ex9fxefxb8x8f Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
xf0x9fx8ex81 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
xf0x9fx8cx8d Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
xf0x9fx95x8axefxb8x8f Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
xe2x9dxa4 Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
xf0x9fxa7xb8 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
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Brief Description
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway - we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool - it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!
Click 'apply for this job' to apply. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contact mark.powell4@networkrail.co.uk
About the role (External)
What will you be doing?
This role will provide architectural leadership and technical assurance for the specification, design, build and deployment into the production platform of telecoms Corporate Services, which could straddle and connect various telecoms areas - Corporate (Office/ locations - LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi), Voice, Data Centre, Stations, etc.
This platform and service connects all of our staff, to systems and services to allow them to deliver their work.
As example for Corporate (CORP), this could include all connection technologies such as Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN within a location, working on how they are connected from end devices (laptops, phones, tablets, printers, screens, meeting rooms, etc.) to central platform interfaces (Data Centres, Cloud, etc. for Applications and Services).
The role will lead as a technical design authority, consultancy, and assurance on associated technologies for Telecoms Operations. It will develop the technical service strategy for the associated Corporate Services to support Telecoms Operations' business strategy.
The role will lead and champion new technology, new services, service delivery and projects, ensuring that the current services and operation levels are maintained, then improved where possible.
The role will drive forward innovation and a whole life cycle approach that considers and addresses business improvement, integration issues and verify the ongoing availability of all architecture components - through the development and management of technology, product, and platform road maps for Corporate Services.

• Identify, innovate, and help drive Telecoms Operation's technical roadmap for the Corporate (CORP) Services platform, to facilitate the provision of in-life fit-for-purpose technologies to support Telecoms Operations Services.
• Support the Telecoms Operations New Technology Introduction (NTI) process by acting as the Lead Reviewer for new or changes to existing controlled telecoms products / technologies that require Network Rail Product Acceptance under the terms of NR Standard NR/L2/RSE/100.
• Provide and maintain the design principles & architecture guidance for the Corporate Services platform and service offerings.
• Support the development of new Corporate Services as required by the business by approving the new service design and assuring that the service design conforms with the architecture principles.
• Maintain the overall Platform Architecture for the Corporate Service platform/s and recommend improvements and additions to better the performance and resilience of the platforms.
• Provide technical architecture consultancy to Telecoms Operations design, projects, solution consultants and customers as required.
• Identify and progress opportunities for the implementation of technical improvements that add value to the business through achievement of 'Simpler, Better, Greener' developed infrastructure, based on current and future requirements.
• Work in conjunction with suppliers to understand the lifecycle of existing and new technologies (products and services) and the impact of obsolete technologies, to support a technical roadmap that conforms to the requirements specified in the Telecoms Asset Policy.
• To keep up to date with future product vision and translate desired capabilities/modifications to the platform technology stack, and to help lead strategy and innovation.

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!
Essential

• Substantial experience in Corporate/ Network Services engineering and operations within a Telecoms environment - including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi/ Wireless, IP, MPLS, ACI, SD-WAN, SD-Access, BGP, Cloud (public/ private), Internet, DNS, DHCP, Security, Mobile, QoS, etc.
• Architect technical knowledge level of Corporate Service platforms, as well as an awareness of protection security architectures and any associated platforms that either support or utilise these services.
• Significant experience in an infrastructure design.
• Delivery of complex networks & services.
• Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a technical subject - including experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge of network design and operation supporting Rail or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
• Knowledge of Corporate management systems, monitoring systems and planning tools.
• Formal network technical certifications - CCNA, CCNP, SD-A/ SD-WAN, ACI, etc.
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2).
• TOGAF, ITIL or eTOM certifications
• Experience with Identity Services Engine (ISE), Wireless Controllers (WLC), Digital Network Architecture Centre (DNAC)

How to apply (External)
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office.
Location: Milton Keynes or London (Enterprise House - Paddington or Waterloo)
Closing date: 5th June 2025
Interviews will take place from the: 23rd and 30th June, these will be held Face to Face.
Band & Salary: Band 3C 355,596 - 363,797
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail,
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist