OT Network Engineer (L1)

About the role

An OT Network Engineer (L1) is needed to support industrial network infrastructure in Bengaluru. The engineer helps implement and maintain firewalls and SCADA systems and ensures basic operational continuity in OT environments. Frequent travel to plants is required for network activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in installing, configuring, monitoring and maintaining SCADA servers, desktops and network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) across sites, in line with project specs and industry standards.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of SCADA systems and OT network connectivity issues.
• Help ensure network security best practices with the IT & OT Security team and monitor firewall logs for anomalies.
• Track network changes, follow the change management process and keep network architecture documentation up to date.
• Maintain documentation on license expiries and renewals and asset details.
• Keep the network aligned with IT and cybersecurity policies and coordinate with vendors and OEMs for L1 support and escalations.
• Follow SOPs for updates and upgrades in OT environments and travel to sites for new and ongoing projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience of 1 to 3 years.
• Willingness to work in plant and industrial environments.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of SCADA network architecture, IT network architecture and OT protocols such as Modbus and OPC.
• Familiarity with firewall technologies (FortiGate, Sophos, Palo Alto or equivalent).
• Understanding of IP networking (VLANs, subnetting, routing basics).
• Exposure to industrial automation systems is a plus.