IT Network Engineer - Fortinet SD-WAN Situation Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the UK's busiest and most strategically important train operating companies, to recruit an IT Network Engineer . This role is central to maintaining and evolving the network infrastructure that keeps over 1,700 trains a day running safely and reliably across London, Kent, and East Sussex. The business is investing in a modern Fortinet SD-WAN architecture. This position offers the chance to be part of a major digital transformation, ensuring the network is secure, resilient, and optimised for future growth. You'll work closely with delivery partners, suppliers, and internal teams to support project delivery and drive service improvements. Opportunity • Be part of a landmark year in UK rail history • Lead and support IT projects with high visibility across the business • Collaborate with network partners and internal stakeholders to maximise uptime • Join a fun but focused team with a strong delivery culture • Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy • Final salary pension and free rail travel across the clients network • A stepping-stone role for those looking to grow into more senior network positions Candidate Specifications • Experience operating, maintaining, and implementing Fortinet SD-WAN (essential) • CCNA Enterprise or CCNP (Routing & Switching, Wireless, or Security) certification or equivalent (essential) • Background working with service providers and suppliers • NOC experience with a desire to move into more hands-on, project-based work • Strong understanding of network performance, traffic management, and automation • Clear communicator with stakeholder engagement skills • Calm under pressure and ready to respond in critical situations • Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging existing infrastructure Location: London Bridge (Hybrid - 3 days on-site) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + final salary pension + free rail travel Contract Type: Permanent
21/10/2025
Full time
IT Network Engineer - Fortinet SD-WAN Situation Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the UK's busiest and most strategically important train operating companies, to recruit an IT Network Engineer . This role is central to maintaining and evolving the network infrastructure that keeps over 1,700 trains a day running safely and reliably across London, Kent, and East Sussex. The business is investing in a modern Fortinet SD-WAN architecture. This position offers the chance to be part of a major digital transformation, ensuring the network is secure, resilient, and optimised for future growth. You'll work closely with delivery partners, suppliers, and internal teams to support project delivery and drive service improvements. Opportunity • Be part of a landmark year in UK rail history • Lead and support IT projects with high visibility across the business • Collaborate with network partners and internal stakeholders to maximise uptime • Join a fun but focused team with a strong delivery culture • Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy • Final salary pension and free rail travel across the clients network • A stepping-stone role for those looking to grow into more senior network positions Candidate Specifications • Experience operating, maintaining, and implementing Fortinet SD-WAN (essential) • CCNA Enterprise or CCNP (Routing & Switching, Wireless, or Security) certification or equivalent (essential) • Background working with service providers and suppliers • NOC experience with a desire to move into more hands-on, project-based work • Strong understanding of network performance, traffic management, and automation • Clear communicator with stakeholder engagement skills • Calm under pressure and ready to respond in critical situations • Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging existing infrastructure Location: London Bridge (Hybrid - 3 days on-site) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + final salary pension + free rail travel Contract Type: Permanent
IT Network Manager - Fortinet SD-WAN Situation Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the UK's busiest and most strategically important train operating companies to recruit an IT Network Manager . This role is pivotal in leading the team responsible for the performance, security, and resilience of a mission-critical network spanning over 200 sites - including stations, depots, offices, and data centres. As the business completes its transition from legacy systems to a modern Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure, this position offers the chance to shape the future of connectivity across the network. You'll work closely with the Head of IT, circuit providers, and switch support partners to ensure uptime is maximised and network traffic remains secure and efficient. Opportunity • Be part of a landmark year in UK rail history • Lead a high-performing network team with broad operational impact • Drive the deployment and optimisation of Fortinet SD-WAN across the business • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery • Take ownership of ad-hoc business projects and contribute to IT governance • Enjoy high autonomy in a fun but focused team environment • Hybrid working with flexibility and trust • Final salary pension and free rail travel across the network Candidate Specifications • Proven experience operating, maintaining, and implementing Fortinet/Fortigate SD-WAN (critical requirement) • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and practical implementations • Deep knowledge of network security principles and threat mitigation • Familiarity with traffic management, performance monitoring, and automation tools • Awareness of external threats and ability to maintain network resilience • Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging full capability of existing infrastructure • Leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop a team • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities • Clear communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills • Calm under pressure and hands-on in crisis situations Location: London Bridge (Hybrid - 3 days on-site) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + final salary pension + free rail travel Contract Type: Permanent
21/10/2025
Full time
IT Network Manager - Fortinet SD-WAN Situation Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the UK's busiest and most strategically important train operating companies to recruit an IT Network Manager . This role is pivotal in leading the team responsible for the performance, security, and resilience of a mission-critical network spanning over 200 sites - including stations, depots, offices, and data centres. As the business completes its transition from legacy systems to a modern Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure, this position offers the chance to shape the future of connectivity across the network. You'll work closely with the Head of IT, circuit providers, and switch support partners to ensure uptime is maximised and network traffic remains secure and efficient. Opportunity • Be part of a landmark year in UK rail history • Lead a high-performing network team with broad operational impact • Drive the deployment and optimisation of Fortinet SD-WAN across the business • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery • Take ownership of ad-hoc business projects and contribute to IT governance • Enjoy high autonomy in a fun but focused team environment • Hybrid working with flexibility and trust • Final salary pension and free rail travel across the network Candidate Specifications • Proven experience operating, maintaining, and implementing Fortinet/Fortigate SD-WAN (critical requirement) • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and practical implementations • Deep knowledge of network security principles and threat mitigation • Familiarity with traffic management, performance monitoring, and automation tools • Awareness of external threats and ability to maintain network resilience • Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging full capability of existing infrastructure • Leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop a team • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities • Clear communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills • Calm under pressure and hands-on in crisis situations Location: London Bridge (Hybrid - 3 days on-site) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + final salary pension + free rail travel Contract Type: Permanent
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