Network & Infrastructure Engineer

UST; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Networking Engineer to join our hybrid team. The role demands deep hands-on networking expertise, infrastructure and cloud skills, and the ability to design, deploy, and maintain complex IT and OT environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5–12 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of delivering secure, scalable network architectures across IT and industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of experience in infrastructure and networking roles.
• Hybrid consultant role based in Hyderabad, with strong communication skills.
• Experience across IT and OT networks, cloud, and IaC tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end networking architectures for IT and OT environments.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain switches, routers, and network appliances.
• Collaborate with IT teams to align infrastructure with business needs.
• Prepare and maintain network and infrastructure runbooks.

Skills

Subnetting

VLAN design

IP addressing

Layer 2

Layer 3

DMZ design

Networking architecture

Device configuration

Cisco

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

EtherCAT

PROFINET

Modbus TCP

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

VMware

Citrix

PowerShell

Python

CI/CD

Bitbucket

Jenkins

JFrog

Snipe-IT

Lansweeper

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Bitbucket

Jenkins

JFrog

VMware

Citrix

Job description

Role Description

Job description: Role Title Senior Infrastructure & Networking Engineer Location Hyderabad, India Experience: 5 - 12 years of experience Working Model Hybrid Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure & Networking Engineer to join our team in Hyderabad on a hybrid consultant basis. The ideal candidate combines deep hands‑on networking expertise with strong infrastructure and cloud skills, and can design, deploy, and maintain complex IT and OT environments. This is a senior, high-impact role requiring excellent technical depth and outstanding communication skills.

1. Networking Skills

   • Core Networking

     • Proficient in subnetting, VLAN design, and IP addressing schemes
     • Strong understanding of Layer 2 (Ethernet, switching) and Layer 3 (routing) protocols
     • Hands‑on experience with network segmentation and DMZ design
     • Ability to design and implement end‑to‑end Networking Architectures for both IT and OT environments

   • Device Configuration & Deployment

     • Hands‑on experience deploying and configuring switches, routers, and network appliances
     • Ability to configure and test network devices from vendors including Cisco, Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider
     • Cable management, physical layer deployment, and structured cabling
     • Network documentation and as‑built drawing preparation

   • Industrial Networking (Added Advantage)

     • Experience with Industrial Ethernet protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP

2. Infrastructure Skills

   • Cloud & Infrastructure as Code

     • Hands‑on working experience with IaC tools, primarily Terraform and Ansible
     • Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms — AWS and/or Azure
     • Ability to design and manage infrastructure environments including VMware, Citrix, and cloud platforms

   • Scripting & Automation

     • Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or equivalent
     • Strong automation skills across both infrastructure and networking components

   • Operating Systems & CI/CD

     • Basic proficiency with Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 / 2025
     • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and platforms including Bitbucket, Jenkins, JFrog, and Ansible
     • Experience with monitoring tooling is an advantage

   • Collaboration & Coordination

     • Ability to coordinate with IT teams, define infrastructure templates, and drive implementation
     • Comfortable working across teams to align infrastructure needs with business requirements

3. Good to Have

   • Experience working with PLC / SCADA systems in an infrastructure context

     • Hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining asset management and network discovery tools such as Snipe‑IT and Lansweeper
     • Strong documentation skills covering design, architecture, and operational runbooks
     • Familiarity with CI/CD toolchain management and general DevOps tooling

4. Professional Skills

   • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
   • Ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical stakeholder groups
   • Comfortable operating in a global, cross‑functional, and hybrid environment
   • Strong ownership mindset with high responsiveness and personal accountability
   • Practical, hands‑on, and solution‑oriented approach to problem‑solving
   • Collaborative attitude with a willingness to contribute to continuous improvement
   • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive, proactive attitude

5. Work Environment

   • This position is based in Hyderabad, India, and follows a hybrid working model.
   • We are looking for someone who values in‑person collaboration, can work effectively both from the office and remotely, and is comfortable operating in an international, cross‑functional setup.

Skills

Networking, Infra, IAC, Routing, Switching