Network Specialist

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Global collaboration

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage global data-center networks. You will lead L2/L3 support, optimize performance, and partner with IT teams worldwide to improve security and availability. Strong Cisco expertise and scripting ability are essential.

The role requires hands-on work with VPNs, firewalls, WAN/LAN, and automation to reduce manual effort in a 24/7 environment, with a hybrid work model and global collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS/IT or related field.
• CCNA and CCNP mandatory; additional certs preferred.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, OSPF/BGP knowledge.
• Hands-on Cisco routing/switching experience.
• Experience in firewalls, VPN, WAN/LAN/WLAN, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize global network infrastructure.
• Provide L2/L3 support for incidents and service requests.
• Configure and support Layer 2/3 switches, WLAN controllers, APs, VPNs, load balancers, and QoS.
• Develop automation/scripts for monitoring, backups, and maintenance.
• Maintain network documentation and participate in architecture reviews.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP

Networking

Firewalls

VPNs

Automation/Scripting

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco routing/switching

Cisco ASA/Firepower

VPN gateways

Job description

Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s Warehousing Business, and Viastore under one unified brand.

During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.

Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our global IT Operations Center (ITOC). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure across global data centers and business locations. This role requires strong expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, VPN technologies, wireless networking, network security, and operational support within a 24×7 environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring network availability, performance, security, and continuous improvement through automation and proactive infrastructure management.

What you will do/Key Responsibilities:

Network Operations & Support

• Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and availability of global network infrastructure and data center environments.
• Provide advanced L2 and L3 support for network incidents, service requests, and problem management activities.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, performance, and security issues across LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN environments.
• Take ownership of critical incidents and ensure timely resolution within defined SLAs.
• Collaborate with global IT teams, business units, and external vendors for issue resolution and service improvements.

Configure, deploy, and support:

• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Switches
• Wireless LAN Controllers and Access Points
• VPN Gateways and Remote Access Solutions
• Load Balancers and QoS Implementations

• Design, implement, and support secure site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions.
• Perform network infrastructure upgrades, firmware updates, security patching, and lifecycle management activities.
• Execute approved changes following established change management and configuration management processes.

Network Monitoring & Performance Management

Utilize enterprise monitoring and diagnostic tools such as:

• Wireshark
• PRTG
• SNMP-based monitoring solutions

• Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze network traffic patterns and capacity requirements to improve infrastructure efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, topology diagrams, asset inventories, and operational procedures

Network Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain network security controls, firewall rules, VPN configurations, and access policies.
• Monitor network security events and collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in vulnerability remediation and security improvement initiatives.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop scripts and automated workflows for network monitoring, reporting, configuration backup, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and service enhancements.
• Contribute to network architecture reviews and infrastructure modernization projects.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Certifications:

• CCNA and CCNP Certification (Mandatory)
• Additional certifications such as Cisco Security, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or ITIL are highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, NAT, ACLs, QoS, and VPN technologies.
• Deep understanding of OSI and TCP/IP networking models.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Expertise in Cisco ASA/Firepower firewall administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN, and wireless network environments.
• Proficiency with network monitoring, packet analysis, and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of network security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience in automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural team environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and incident management skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a 24×7 operational environment.
• Strong documentation and support case management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale global networks and data centers.
• Experience working in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or IT Operations Center environment.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Exposure to network automation and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
• Experience with ITIL service management processes.

About TAL:

At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande’s warehousing business under one unified brand.

Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end‑to‑end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.

Working at TAL comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:

Competitive Salary Package

• 30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including:
• 22 paid leave days
• 8 sick/casual leave days
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage
• Opportunities to participate in diverse communities, networks, and employee initiatives
• Opportunity to collaborate globally.
• Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.