Senior Operational Technology Network and Linux Administrator

Senior OT Network Linux Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role – Sr OT Network & Linux Administrator

We create better everyday conditions for people. We do this by contributing to a more sustainable future through engineering innovation. We love what we do and we’re good at it. But now we want to be even better! We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Network Administrator / Engineer for our Global IT Delivery Centre in India. We are already providing IT services and support to Alfa Laval companies around the world, and we are now expanding our operations to meet future demands.

Alfa Laval has invested in a ‘Global IT Delivery Centre’ in Pune with the vision to expand and deliver IT services as an extension to our global teams located in Sweden, Denmark and the USA. We focus on cost-effective solutions and improved performance to create a unique Alfa Laval experience!

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a new member for our Core OT & Infrastructure Operations/Agile Dev team as “Sr OT Network & Linux Administrator” with 9-12 years of experience to play a crucial role in monitoring, configuring, maintaining and supporting the organization’s OT Network Infrastructure. Your responsibilities will span technical acumen, customer service and ensuring seamless access to tools and applications globally in a 24/7 setting with shift work. You’ll address any issues that arise within the platform, safeguard data, and support productivity and collaboration tools. Additionally You will mentor a team of engineers to troubleshoot and optimize our networks.

In this role, you should have excellent problem-solving skills and thorough knowledge of network administration and architecture. If you’re also passionate about Cisco Networking, we’d like to meet you.

Who are You

A person with keen interest in Administration and Automation. Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in the Global Network Infrastructure ecosystem. Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems within Administration area. Contributing to the team’s knowledge base and helping colleagues. Keeping detailed records of configurations, changes and incidents.

Requirements and Responsibilities

What we need:

• Configure, install and integrate Cisco Network Switches (Cisco 9500, 9300, 9200), Cisco Firewalls (FPR1120) Rockwell Switches (Stratix 5400, 5700, 5800) and other network devices.

• Monitor network performance and integrity.

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade company’s networks and Linux servers using Ansible management platform.

• Troubleshooting and resolving network issues, implementing security measures, and proactively optimizing network performance.

• Handle day to day LAN Connectivity.

• Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated by troubleshooting global and local infrastructure.

• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness.

• Mentor team members on technical issues.

• Communicate with users when needed.

• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability.

• Contribute on development tasks as a part of the central Agile team.

Requirements and Skills:

• Graduate preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• CCNA or CCNP certification

• Excellent Communication Skills i.e. Communication, collaboration, and curiosity is a must.

• Proficient in Cisco, Linux (Ubuntu), Ansible

• Experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT) networks, and micro-segmentation.

• Familiarity with IEC 62443 standards for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).

• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)

• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)

• Sharp troubleshooting skills.

• Willingness and eagerness to learn new systems/technology

• Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking.

• Organizational and mentoring skills

• Experience with ITIL.

What we expect:

• Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator

• Professional certification (e.g. CCNA, CCNP)

• Solid background in network administration and architecture

• Cisco Firewall and FMC knowledge is preferred.

• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.

• Solid understanding of network- (Cisco IOS) and Linux- (Ubuntu) operating systems

• Experience with managing equipment through Ansible.

• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Graduate preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with Proxy servers (Squid proxy, IIS reverse proxy) and Claroty “Secure Remote Access” is an advantage.

Work Location: Pune

Working time: 24x7 in shifts

Working Days: 5 days a week (3days WFO, 2 days WFH)

Experience Level

Senior Level