Telent Technology Services Ltd
System Engineer
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Systems Engineer - Transport (Telent)
About the Role
Right across infrastructure, there’s a constant need to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whether you're at the beginning or advanced in your career, Telent offers growth opportunities and personal development.
This permanent position involves working in small, highly collaborative teams supporting both project and maintenance teams across London Underground and Network Rail, ensuring essential infrastructure services—always safety-first, customer-centric, and in a friendly, fun, and respectful environment with a focus on thriving collectively.
Location: Office near Canning Town (London, E16) Ideal attendance: At least 1 day per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll work closely with the network and security team to:
- Build, maintain, and evolve network and security systems for Telent and its rail customers.
- Produce comprehensive system design documentation.
- Develop Cyber Security documentation and processes to align with customer standards.
- Support the creation and alignment of customer cyber security documentation.
- Collaborate with the project team to design, test, and deliver network upgrades for clients.
- Provide technical and continual improvement to rail’s cyber security approaches.
- Design and implement network and security enhancements for customer environments.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients as needed.
- Support the design and integration of the SIEM platform (Microsoft Sentinel).
- Ensure customer networks and systems remain secure and operational.
- Partner with other teams to enhance systems security and monitoring.
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Who You Are
You’ll have relevant experience in:
- Producing or maintaining Cyber Security processes and procedures.
- Configuring and maintaining firewalls (Cisco, Juniper).
- Designing, building, testing, and maintaining network equipment (Switches, Routers, firewalls).
- Developing and maintaining Windows Server architectures.
- A background in working within a London Underground environment (desirable but not essential).
- Familiarity with network support tools:
- Network management systems.
- Policy enforcement solutions.
- Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
- Proven experience in networks or security infrastructure, demonstrating:
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- Communication skills, both written (drafting documentation) and verbal (customer/stakeholder discussions).
- Emotional intelligence to navigate complex environments effectively and professionally.
Key Requirements
Although eligibility pathways vary (see details below), you'll typically have:
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in engineering/Computer science-related disciplines, or
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a similar field.
- Cisco certification:
- Preferable: CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional).
- Alternative: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), with aspirations to earn the CCNP.
- Security industry credentials (to be considered additionalbury):
- Preferred: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CompTIA CYSA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst).
- Demonstrated success in a networks or security infrastructure environment.
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What We Offer
At Telent, our values guide how we work together daily:
"A culture of inclusion, responsibility, collaboration, and customer focus."
Locally and globally:
- Pension scheme for your financial security.
- A 34-day holiday block (including public holidays) with the option to buy/sell days annually; alternative package available at 26 days + public holidays plus buy/sell days
- Family-friendly policies (eligible time off work for notable family needs).
- Occupational health support and access to our well-being portal—your wellness matters.
Go Further with Telent Rewards: Rewards based on the Telent Reward Scheme, including discounts on cinemas, dining out, and shopping.
Working for Telent means helping deliver critical infrastructure, driving positive change, and contributing to impactful projects as part of the M Group—one of the largest and most influential valuers of emerging innovation within critical rail infrastructure. We make exceptional technology work for everyone every day.
Together, let’s ensure an exemplary future for transport engineering.
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