N&T Network Engineer

Req ID:472256 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

The Network&Telecom (N&T) Network Designer will join the N&T Team that is part of the System Design team in the Engineering department.

The N&T Network Designer will be responsible for the Design of communication system in Railway projects and tenders.

In the frame of the Railway and Metro projects managed in Italy, the communication system is a key component of the system, allowing the communication between all the trackside critical components (Signalling and Safety related communication, Auxiliary System). The communication system relies on Fiber Optic infrastructure and IP technologies, with interconnections with other technologies as required for each project (SDH, MPLS, GSM-R)

In particular the N&T Network Designer will be in charge of:

• Defining Communication System Requirements (Functional, Non Functional, Interfaces)
• Develop system documents, specifications and other technical documents. For example, definition of the Architecture, Bill of material, IP Plan, Fiber Optic requirements.
• Ensure that the design of the backbone and/or IP Network systems technically fulfils the defined needs and enhancements (change requests).
• Develop the detailed design of Communication System devices.
• Configure the Communication System devices (IP switches, Firewall and other communication devices).
• Ensure technical consistency and alignment with Project Engineering teams throughout the development.
• Develop typical applications of the system for Generic System/Product validation purposes and manage design feedback from verification and validation team
• Provides technical support to Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety Analysis.
• Provides technical support to V&V (tests in lab) and T&C (tests on field). In particular, the troubleshooting of the issues detected in lab and on field.
• Interact with other project stake-holders, both internal (Project Engineering Manager, System Engineers) both external (Customer, Supplier).
• Contribute to Design Technical review.
• Applying the standard Design methods & tools, configuration & change management processes in accordance to Alstom standards.

Qualification/Requirements

• Degree in IT disciplines: Telecommunication Engineering, Computer or Information Science, Electronic Engineering or related field
• Strong customer focus mindset
• Strong analytical skills and work ethic
• Proactivity, results orientation and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Very good communication skills (in Italian and English) including the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

• Familiar with LANs, WANs, routers, firewalls and TCP/IP
• Cybersecurity principles
• Software: Microsoft Office suite
• Previous experience on network engineering is preferred
• Managing Firewalls (Cisco) is preferred
• Experience with common network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, HTTPWatch, etc.) is preferred
• Setup configuration and troubleshooting of cabled L2/L3 Networks of Hirschmann / Cisco / HP switches is preferred

Location: Bari, Bologna, Florence or Rome site

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.