Network Administrator

• *Role description** **Client Job Title: Network Administrator**

• *UST Job Title: Lead I – Cloud Infrastructure Services**

• *Location: Bangalore**

• *Who we are At UST**, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co\-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in over 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at UST.com.

• *The Opportunity UST is seeking a highly skilled, automation\-first Network Administrator.**

• The role designs, automates, manages, and supports enterprise network infrastructure across data center and cloud environments emphasizing scalable, intelligent automation over manual configuration to ensure network availability, security, scalability, and performance for business\-critical operations and enterprise connectivity. Key Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and data center network infrastructure for availability and performance.

• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers, standardizing through automation wherever possible.

• Design and build AI\-assisted network automation using Ansible and Python to automate provisioning, configuration changes, compliance checks, and remediation.

• Engineer scalable, intelligent automation solutions that reduce manual network operations and eliminate configuration drift.

• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and drive root\-cause elimination to ensure maximum uptime.

• Implement network security policies, access controls, segmentation, and firewall rules. Manage network upgrades, firmware updates, patching, and lifecycle activities through automated, repeatable workflows.

• Support routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and QoS. Support and automate cloud networking environments including Microsoft.

• Coordinate with ISPs, vendors, and internal IT teams for incident resolution and project execution.

• Maintain network monitoring, ing, backup, and disaster recovery processes.

• Create and maintain network diagrams, automation playbooks, SOPs, inventory, and operational documentation.

• Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure optimization initiatives.

• Provide on\-call support for critical network incidents and operational escalations.

• *Required Skills**

• Strong enterprise network administration and troubleshooting experience, with a clear focus on building scalable, intelligent automation rather than manual operations. Proven proficiency in AI\-assisted network automation using Ansible and Python (automation must not be limited to vendor CLI or single\-tool scripting).

• Hands\-on expertise with Arista, Cisco, Nokia, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking technologies.

• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and network security.

• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Wireshark.

• Experience with cloud networking concepts in Microsoft Azure.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem\-solving skills.

• *Desired Skills**

• Experience with SD\-WAN and network automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Nornir, Netmiko).

• Experience applying AI / Gen\-AI tooling to accelerate network operations and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network configuration.

• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity best practices.

• Exposure to data center operations and structured cabling standards.

• Understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise change management procedures.

• Prior experience supporting US\-based clients or projects in an onshore–offshore model.

• *Qualification**

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

• 7\+ years of experience in network administration and enterprise infrastructure support. Relevant certifications such as Arista Certified Engineer (ACE), CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA, or equivalent are preferred; network automation certifications (e.g., Cisco DevNet, Red Hat Ansible) are a plus.

• *Skills**

• Network Automation, Network Administration, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Issue Analysis, DNS, Firewall, DHCP, BGP

• *What we believe**

• Humility: We listen, learn, and help selflessly in our interactions.

• Humanity: We use business to improve lives. Integrity: We honor commitments and act responsibly in relationships.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• *Skills**

Network Automation, Network Administration, High Availability and Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Azure, Network Security, Issue Analysis, DNS, Firewall, DHCP, BGP

• *About UST**

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future\-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.