DCS, IT Design Specialist

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description:

The general mission is to address all design aspects of a mission-critical IT solution within a larger communication system that supports the operation of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This includes analysis of Customers (internal or external) specifications to define IT architecture features and solutions development of system and subsystem requirements creation of a detailed IT design development and hands-on implementation of the solution as well as participation in all deployment verification and validation activities and support.

The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work correctly within cost and schedule limits as defined in approved work packages. The work is typically defined by the Work Package Manager then reviewed modified and agreed with and approved by the Systems Architect and/or Manager. The IT Engineer typically works with a team of other IT and network engineers to define what will be designed how it will perform and how it will be determined that it is working correctly as well as leads the actual design and deployment of the solution.

Key Accountabilities

• Converts Customer (internal and/or external) requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses simulations and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features.

• Similarly creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfil customer requirements.

• Creates and documents detailed IT designs implementing the requirements.

• Deploys the solutions in the lab and in the field including supporting testing and commissioning activities.

• Participates in technical reviews of component designs installation designs vendor selection and qualification and other related areas.

• Presents technical design and reports to customers and/or other engineering/management groups in clear complete concise and non-ambiguous terms.

• Interfaces and builds strong working relationships with Software Hardware and IVVQ groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of in-house and field test issues.

Key Requirements

• University degree in computer sciences information technology engineering or a closely related field

• Industry IT certifications (Microsoft VMWare CompTIA)

• Technical/Specialized Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft client and server operating system configuration and administration

• Knowledge of configuration and troubleshoot of Microsoft Active Directory environments

• Knowledge of Linux operating system administration configuration and administration

• Knowledge of VMWare software defined data center configuration and administration

• Knowledge of IT relevant support systems (Telemetry collection and system monitoring solutions)

• Knowledge of administration and configuration of software runtime infrastructure (Docker/Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of IT automation solutions (Bash shell/PowerShell scripting Ansible)

Preferred Qualifications

• Rail signaling CBTC and knowledge of specification-driven network (as it applies to computer systems with both hardware & software operation) are assets

• Knowledge of network principles and technologies:

• Ethernet/IP-based networking (switching/routing protocols);

• Redundancy and high-availability technologies; Network/IT services;

• MPLS and VPN technologies;

• RF networking (802.11 LTE 4G 5G FluidMesh);

• Cyber-security principles technologies and solutions;

• Knowledge/experience in the following fields is desired:

• Railway-specific designs and standards (e.g. IEC-61375 EN-50159);

• Software Defined Network (SDN) solutions (e.g. VMWare NSX Cisco); SD-WAN solutions;

Total Compensation Range (Base Salary Annual Incentive plan) : $76465 - $98188

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

• Health Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match and without vesting period

• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation Holiday closure personal emergency leave days and sick days

• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay

• Annual Incentive plan

• Company provided Life Insurance STD and Employee Assistance Plan

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technologyassisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by people.

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