Technical Lead, Network Administrator

At Landis+Gyr, we're helping shape the future of energy-making it more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable.

As a global energy technology leader, we're accelerating the energy evolution through purposeful innovation and trusted partnerships. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, our intelligent solutions connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid, helping customers modernize infrastructure, optimize operations, and deliver energy that is more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable.

Behind every solution is a team of approximately 3,300 employees across more than 40 countries who are passionate about solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact for our utility customers and the communities they serve.

Join Team Green and help shape the future of intelligent energy.

About the Role

The APAC OT Network team serves as an escalation point for technical issues that are complex in nature which are escalated from the customer / program / operation team. The position provides in-depth technical support by working across departments within L+G and Customer teams. The Network team is responsible for driving a resolution to technical / functional issues. If technical issues cannot be resolved. The position requires strong technical, customer management skills and knowledge of business processes & functions to implement new projects and resolve customer's issues.

Key Performance Indicators / Dimension of Function:

Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including firewalls, to ensure robust security controls and compliance.

• Provide day-to-day operational support for enterprise networks, ensuring seamless service delivery to internal, hosted, and managed service environments.
• Monitor network performance using advanced tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain high availability.
• Troubleshoot and triage network, security, and connectivity incidents across customer-facing and internal environments.
• Collaborate with telecom providers and vendors for timely escalation and resolution of network related issues.
• Ensure reliable WAN connectivity and overall network stability across distributed environments.
• Leverage knowledge of public cloud platforms (GCP and Azure) to support hybrid and cloud based network operations.

Core Responsibilities

Strong technical & analytical skills - ability to do complete methodical root cause analysis and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Highly adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
• Accustomed to working in an environment driven by high standards for service and system delivery.
• Excellent team player - self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to plan and maintain schedules.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving problems and obtaining solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work under time-constrained conditions.
• Demonstrate customer focus with proven ability to resolve customer issues appropriately. Strong customer communication and service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Professional Experience:

MANDATORY TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• Strong technical & analytical skills - ability to do complete methodical root cause analysis and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Highly adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
• Accustomed to working in an environment driven by high standards for service and system delivery.
• Excellent team player - self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to plan and maintain schedules.
• Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving problems and obtaining solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work under time-constrained conditions.
• Demonstrate customer focus with proven ability to resolve customer issues appropriately. Strong customer communication and service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

Extensive experience in Palo Alto / Cisco ASA Firewall, Firepower, F5 LTM.

• Extensive experience in Nexus Switches and dependent technologies like VPC, VDC, VxLAN, AAA.
• Strong knowledge in SD-WAN, ACI, DCNM.
• Good to have Scripting knowledge and TCL language.
• Must have experience on routing protocols like EGP & IGP and hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of working in Visio and knows about SolarWinds.
• Understanding of DHCP, DNS, VMware, Datacenter Architecture.
• Strong hands-on with Switching technologies, IPS, GTM.
• Knowledge of IP subnetting and the OSI model.
• Understanding of Cisco devices, specifically Cisco routers & switches and Cisco Firepower and ASA firewalls.
• Understanding firewall security policies involving objects, rules, NATs, inspection policies, etc.
• Experience with Algosec , Gigamon taps, and F5 load balancers.
• Must be customer-service-minded and tactful when dealing with customers.

Minimum qualifications

B.E./B.Tech. (Electronics and Communications/Computer Science/IT) from a four-year college or university degree from a technical institution.

• Knowledge of software operating systems, networking, and applications (Good to have).
• Experience with utility operations, AMI operations is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in IT Networking. • Engineering degree or equivalent any graduate degree.
• CCIE/CCNA network certification.
• ITIL V3 Foundation certified.
• Energy Utility operations experience is a plus.
• Experience in working with solutions involving both software and hardware. • Excellent communication skills - ability to interact with end-users a must.

Why Join Us?

At Landis+Gyr, you’ll be part of a mission-driven company shaping a more sustainable energy future. We empower our people to grow and thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and innovative environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and region-specific benefits.
• Comprehensive development programs including mentorship and training.
• A global culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Join us and help create a smarter, greener tomorrow.

Ready to Apply:

• Take the next step in your career with Landis+Gyr. Apply now to be part of a company making a lasting impact in energy management.
• Submit your resume via the ‘Apply’ link or visit our careers page: https://careers.landisgyr.com/

  Please ensure all questions in the application are completed.

We value and encourage diversity in our team. This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We're committed to shaping a better future for everyone. Join Team Green and be part of what's next in energy. #TeamGreen