Network Specialist

Network Specialist
Technology Global Capability Center (GCC) – Hyderabad, India
Role Details
Position:  Network Specialist Engineer – IT / OT

Location:

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Department:  AIM

Reports To:

Network Coordinator (and Line Manager)
Supervisory Role:  No
1. Purpose of the Role
The  Network Specialist  is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining  IT and OT network infrastructure . The role ensures the  reliability, security, and efficiency  of network systems supporting industrial operations.
The Network Specialist coordinates, plans, and executes work in close consultation with  production lines, server coordinators, and security officers , ensuring alignment with operational and security requirements.
2.

Key Responsibilities
Network Operations
Monitor and maintain network performance to ensure minimal downtime and optimal functionality
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues promptly to minimize operational impact
Ensure network security through implementation and maintenance of appropriate security measures
Technical Administration
Perform adjustments and changes to network components for optimization or evolving requirements
Modify firewall rules for new or modernized systems in line with IT/OT Security Officer guidelines
Manage and adjust central DNS configurations
Document network configurations, processes, and procedures for reference and compliance
Network Extension & Modernization
Design and implement OT network solutions for industrial control systems
Expand WLAN coverage across IT and OT environments
Implement new technologies to support growing bandwidth and functionality demands
Stay current with network technologies and industry best practices
Collaboration
Collaborate with IT and OT teams to integrate network solutions with existing systems
Framework Conditions
Working hours aligned to  GMT +1
3. Competencies
3.1 Behavioral Competencies
Stakeholder Orientation – Medium
Results Orientation – High
Courage to Challenge – High
Inspire Trust – Mandatory
Learning and Development – Mandatory
Teamwork – High
Strategic Thinking – Medium
Innovation – Medium
Change Management – High
Decision Making – Medium
Resilience Under Stress – High
3.2 Technical Competencies
Strong knowledge of  network protocols, routing, and switching

Experience with :
Extreme Networks
Cisco WLAN
Cisco Meraki

Experience with  industrial control systems and OT network environments (24/7)
Proficiency in  network security practices and tools
Knowledge of  SDN / SD-WAN architecture
Network automation exposure:
Python
Ansible
Netmiko
Exposure to  Zero Trust  and  Network Access Control (NAC)
Familiarity with  network observability and AI-based monitoring
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
Language skills:  English required ,  German is a plus
3.3 Preferred Technical Competencies
Cloud connectivity experience:
Azure Express Route
AWS Direct Connect
4. Requirements
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT
One or more of the following certifications:
Cisco  CCNA / CCIE
Extreme  XNA / ECA
CheckPoint  CCSA / CCSE
Experience
Minimum 4 years of experience  in a similar Network Specialist role