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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!
We are looking for Network Expert (Railway Signalling)
We are seeking an experienced and technically accomplished Network Engineer with 8+ years of hands-on experience to lead the System architecture, configuration, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance of critical Railway/industrial network systems. The role demands deep technical proficiency in Layer 2 and Layer 3 (L2/L3) networking, extensive hands-on expertise with industrial-grade switches (Siemens, Moxa, Hirschmann, Phoenix Contact, Cisco), enterprise firewalls, and cyber security hardening and NMS configuration. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, clients, and project stakeholders to deliver high-availability, fail-safe network solutions.
You’ll make a difference by
- Design, configuration, staging, and commissioning of robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 industrial network architectures.
- Hands-on deployment and advanced configuration of industrial-grade managed switches, core routers, and security appliances.
- Design and implement high-availability network redundancy architectures.
- Configure and administer industrial next-generation firewalls, VPN tunnels (IPsec/OpenVPN), NAT, ACLs, and network segmentation (OT/IT boundary protection).
- Perform advanced network troubleshooting, packet-level traffic analysis (Wireshark), performance benchmarking, and root-cause analysis for complex network incidents.
- Define network security baselines, hardening guidelines, and patch management in compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards.
- Configure, integrate, and maintain Network Management Systems (NMS) for monitoring and management of network infrastructure.
- Develop dashboards, alarms, performance reports, and fault management workflows. Support SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, and other network monitoring protocols. Troubleshoot NMS-related issues and ensure accurate network visibility and reporting
- Interface with customers, consultants, and key stakeholders (e.g., Indian Railways, Metro, RDSO,) for network design approvals.
- Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including High-Level/Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD), network topology diagrams, IP/VLAN schemes, and validation reports.
- Mentor junior team members, conducting technical reviews and knowledge transfer sessions.
- Travel as required for on-site commissioning, customer meetings, and critical project support.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of proven hands-on experience in network engineering, Railway signalling, industrial networking, or critical infrastructure projects..
- Has already worked (preferably) with Train builders & interior suppliers.
- Strong technical leadership with an ownership-driven, problem-solving mindset.
- Advanced analytical and diagnostic skills for resolving high-stakes, time-critical network issues.
- Excellent client-facing, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- High proficiency in technical documentation, design presentations, and customer communication.
- Ability to drive deliverables independently and guide cross-functional project teams.
- Extensive hands-on configuration expertise with industrial and enterprise networking hardware:
- Siemens: RUGGEDCOM & SCALANCE
- Moxa: managed switches and secure routers
- Hirschmann:
- Phoenix Contact: SWITCH series and security routers
- Cisco: Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches and routers
- Deep technical mastery of core L2/L3 networking protocols:
- L2: VLANs
- L3: Static Routing, Inter-VLAN routing, Multicast routing (PIM)
- Strong hands-on experience with Firewalls & Security:
- Stateful inspection, Next-Gen firewall policies, Port Security.
- Proven expertise in network monitoring, diagnostics, and management tools.
- Experience working in Railway Signalling, Metro Rail systems, Electronic Interlocking (EI), Substation Automation, SCADA, or Process Automation networks.
- Familiarity with industrial automation and communication protocols.
- Understanding of industrial cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 / ISO 2700
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Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.
This role is based in Bangalore . You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.
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