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# Network Management Engineer (GSM-R)

- **Company:** Network Rail
- **Location:** Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK
- **Salary:** £32,000.0 - £36,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2820327856-network-management-engineer-gsm-r

## About the Role

* Experience in Cramer system management.
 * Experience in engineering software testing.
 * Practical experience of field engineering fault finding, resolution and planned maintenance activities.
 * Telecomms qualification.
 * Knowledge of SDH and voice networks.

## Description

By use of the OMC server interfaces, to bring under management both the Alcatel FTN the Nortel GSM-R radio network, integrating them into the design configurations as required. The work also involves testing of alarm functionality, and production of test certification documentation, resulting in a fully managed network being handed over into Network Rail in an operational state.

 1. To provide 24/7 network management control of the Network Rail radio network.
 2. Coordinate with Network Rail Project Commissioning Engineers to support the successful introduction and integration of new system components.
 3. Monitor and manage system performance through the Cramer platform and associated interfaces.
 4. Identify system issues, mobilise appropriate resources, and lead fault-finding activities through to system-level resolution.
 5. Support the System Design Authority in the acceptance, regression, and validation testing of software releases, patches, and related hardware upgrades.
 6. Assist with the implementation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies across the network.
 7. Ensure asset databases are accurate, up to date, and maintained in line with established standards.
 8. Coordinate the controlled release of system components for operational use and planned maintenance activities.
 9. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for queries relating to Cramer circuit anomalies and system performance issues.
 10. Manage and oversee processes required to support effective disaster recovery planning and response.
 11. Initiate and coordinate system recovery actions during service disruption or disaster recovery events.
 12. Monitor system capacity and utilisation, providing recommendations to optimise performance and resilience.
 13. Implement and oversee incident management processes to ensure timely resolution and minimal operational impact.


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