Job Introduction

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!

Main Responsibility

To act as the senior solutions architect for the telecoms security domain. Responsible for the design and documentation of security architectures within Telecoms Operations and for providing input and advice for related NR projects when required. This role will also manage the security architects within the security team.

• Management of the Telecoms Operations security architect team ensuring work packages, tasks, actions and deliverables are, managed, identified and deadlines met.
• Provide technical security design input for all Telecoms Operations projects. This will include high level and detailed level security designs.
• Review security architecture (legacy, current and planned) in line with the audit and review program to identify security weaknesses, opportunities and controls effectiveness.
• Support the security policy and compliance teams in identifying, developing, reviewing and maintaining security policy, standards and procedures aligned to both Telecoms Operations and NR.
• Work with the Telecoms Operations security accreditation and compliance teams to implement the correct security controls (logical and physical), and their alignment to the compliance audit plan.
• Provide key input in to the risk management process on identification of threats, vulnerabilities and appropriate controls, including detailed threat modelling.
• Review security audit findings and aid in the development and execution of remediation plans. This will include interfacing with 3rd party vendors, and providing guidance (to other departments) on security best practices.
• Identify opportunities for future security technologies that will aid in the delivery of Telecoms Operations products and services.
• Build strong working partnerships across the Company and leverage these relationships whereby all security related processes are aligned.

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The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Track record at managing information security teams in a highly diverse company.
• Be able to demonstrate a keen understanding of security as a business enabler.
• Subject matter expert in networking technologies having had extensive experience as a security technical architect aligned to IP/MPLS technologies.
• Experience with configuring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, IPS/IDS, AAA services and malware detection as well as a strong understanding of security requirements around CCTV, Wifi and access control systems.
• Strong IT background and experience in managing IT related projects.
• Ability to drive change and improvement aligned to Telecoms Operations strategy.
• A strong influencer; confident, persuasive, determined.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across project teams in a diverse environment.
• You must be prepared to work in a complex, diverse, multicultural team.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise under pressure.

Desirable

• Use of modelling tools to produce process flow diagrams and architecture model diagrams (including data and protocol flow mapping)
• Good understanding of capacity planning and change control processes.
• Industry standard qualifications and good exposure to compliance frameworks including implementation and auditing techniques.
• Experience of threat modelling and mapping to risk processes.

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, please follow this link

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

Package Description

Vacancy type:  Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.

Location: Flexible, London Enterprise, The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, Manchester Piccadilly Tower 

Closing date: 3rd May 2024

Interviews will take place W/C 28^th May or w/c 4^th June, these will be held Virtually 

Band & Salary: 3C

About the Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.

🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.

🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.

 🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during       significant life moments

Plus, more…. 

We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.  

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information 

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd