IT Network Engineer Level 2

Location: Greater London

Job Overview

Join to apply for the IT Network Engineer Level 2 role at Southeastern Railway
. Are you looking for a career where your expertise keeps one of the UK’s busiest rail networks connected, secure, and moving every day? We are seeking an IT Network Engineer (Level
2) with experience of operating, maintaining and implementing Fortinet SD‑WAN to join our team based at our Head Office in London Bridge. This role offers hybrid working with a requirement for 3 days in the office/on‑site. 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first-ever passenger rail journey, so we’re celebrating our proud history and our bright future.

What You’ll Do

You will join a small, dedicated team responsible for keeping Southeast’s mission‑critical network running smoothly across over 200 sites in the South East—including stations, depots, offices, and data centres. Our train operations depend on this network, so reliability and performance are key. As we transition from a legacy setup to a modern Fortinet SD‑WAN infrastructure, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of our connectivity and be part of a major transformation journey.

Your

Responsibilities Will Include

• Maintaining and improving Southeast’s network infrastructure to ensure high availability, integrity, and optimal performance.
• Working closely with network delivery and support partners to maximise uptime and proactively resolve issues.
• Leading and supporting IT projects, ensuring network requirements are met, capacity is planned, and services are successfully introduced.
• Driving continuous service improvements by applying best practices and innovative solutions to enhance network reliability and security.

The Experience You’ll Need

• Experience of operating, maintaining and implementing Fortinet SD‑WAN (essential)
• CCNP Enterprise (R+S/Wireless) / Security accreditation or equivalent (essential)
• Experience working with service providers (essential)
• Experience working with suppliers (essential)
• F5 Certified BIG‑IP Administrator (desirable)

Other Things To Know

• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications, so submit your application early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre‑employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
• If you applied but weren’t successful for a similar role at Southeast, please wait six months before applying again.

Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply

We are a proud member of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme. If you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria, we will offer you an interview.

What You’ll Get In Return

• A final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Free rail travel across our networks

A Bit About Southeast

We’re one of Britain’s busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations. Working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B; it’s about every little moment that makes a difference to their journey and making our railway a great place to work.

We have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK
180 Employer for Women.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Rail Transportation

Attached documents

• IT Network Engineer L2.docx

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