Network Specialist

Effective April 1 2026 Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions Vanderlandes 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.

Senior Network Engineer Pune India Full-time

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 24x7 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.

Network Administration & Engineering

• Configure deploy and support:

  • Layer 2 & Layer 3 Switches

  • Enterprise Routers

  • Cisco ASA / Firepower Firewalls

  • 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:

  • Nagios

  • 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.

Automation & Continuous Improvement

• 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:

Bachelors 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.

Required Competencies:

• 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 24x7 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 Vanderlandes warehousing business under one unified brand.

Together we develop scalable automation systems intelligent software and endtoend 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.

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What we offer:

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

  • Applicable government holidays

• 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.

Ready to join Toyota Automated Logistics We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you interested in this position Apply directly via our careers page with your CV/Resume.

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.