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A leading transport and rail infrastructure company is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with Nokia IP/MPLS expertise to play a key role in a multi-year digital transformation initiative.Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.This is a high-impact project replacing legacy SDH infrastructure with a modern Nokia 7750 MPLS Core, underpinning critical connectivity across the rail network.The OpportunityJoin a long-term (3-year) infrastructure rollout program within one of the UKs most complex operational environmentsDeliver next-gen IP/MPLS networks for mission-critical transport infrastructureTake ownership of design, implementation, and configuration of Nokia-based solutionsCollaborate with project and field teams to ensure seamless transition from legacy systemsWhat You'll DoLead the design and configuration of a Nokia 7750 MPLS core networkReplace legacy SDH infrastructure with high-performance IP-based systemsLiaise closely with operations and delivery teams to ensure reliable, real-time connectivityCarry out hands-on configuration, documentation, testing, and deploymentTravel to East London sites to support implementation and troubleshootingEnsure uptime and redundancy for key systems operating in a safety-critical environmentKey Skills RequiredProven experience with Nokia IP/MPLS platforms (especially 7750 Service Routers)Strong understanding of network protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, QoS, etc.)Previous experience replacing SDH/legacy telecoms infrastructure is highly beneficialHands-on capability for configuration, deployment, and troubleshootingExperience working in transport, rail, or similarly regulated environments is a plusUK driving license preferred due to travel between sitesWhy Apply?3-year secure project with a strong pipeline of future workJoin a highly experienced, specialist engineering teamWork on a legacy-modernization program with real public impactExposure to complex networking environments and cutting-edge techWork in one of the UKs most critical infrastructure sectors