Jr. OT Infrastructure & Tools Engineer

Posted Aug 4, 2026

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POSITION PURPOSE:

The OT Infrastructure & Tools Specialist will be responsible for managing, supporting and improving critical Operational Technology infrastructure tools used across manufacturing and production environments. The role covers Functional File Transfer, PRTG Monitoring and Acronis Backup platforms, along with the underlying server, network and firewall components required to run these services securely and reliably.

Role Objective: Ensure high availability, secure operations, compliance, timely troubleshooting and proper lifecycle management of OT infrastructure tools and their supporting environments.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Functional File Transfer Administration

Configure and maintain various product of OT Primarily Secure file transfer and would also support PRTG, Acronis backup etc globally.

Manage workflows, access permissions, automation workflows and operational logs.

Troubleshoot failed logs, connectivity issues, permission errors, job scheduling failures and server-side issues.

Ensure file transfer setup is aligned with security, audit and change management requirements.

Server Administration

Build, configure and maintain Windows and Linux servers used for OT infrastructure tools.

Perform operating system installation, hardening, patch coordination, performance tuning and capacity checks.

Maintain server availability, services, certificates, scheduled tasks and local security settings.

Support physical, virtual and hosted server environments, including VMware or Hyper-V where applicable.

Network & Firewall

Understand and support network connectivity requirements for OT tools across production and enterprise zones.

Work with network and firewall teams to define, validate and troubleshoot firewall rules and routing requirements.

Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPN, RDP/SSH and application connectivity issues.

Ensure connectivity is implemented in line with OT network segmentation and security requirements.

Security, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure OT infrastructure tools follow cybersecurity, access control and compliance requirements.

Support vulnerability remediation, audit actions, backup validation and security review activities.

Identify opportunities to improve automation, monitoring, reliability and operational efficiency.

Promote disciplined documentation, handover and operational governance across supported services.

WHO YOU ARE:

Skill Area

Required Knowledge

Expected Capability

OT Tools

Functional File Transfer / Managed File Transfer, PRTG, Acronis Backup

Operate, configure, troubleshoot and improve tool performance and reliability

Server Administration

Windows Server, Linux basics, services, storage, patching, hardening

Build and maintain stable tool-hosting environments

Network Administration

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, VPN, RDP, SSH, SMB/CIFS

Diagnose connectivity and service access issues

Firewall & Security

Firewall rules, segmentation, access controls, logs, compliance

Support secure connectivity and risk-based implementation

Virtualization

VMware or Hyper-V, VM resources, snapshots, availability

Support virtual servers hosting OT tools

Troubleshooting

Logs, packet/connectivity testing, RCA, incident analysis

Resolve incidents and prevent recurrence

Documentation

SOPs, knowledge articles, design notes, change records

Maintain clear operational documentation

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

0-5 years experience in infrastructure engineering or a related role

Basic understanding of network administration, server management, and virtualization technologies

Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud infrastructure

Basic understanding of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.)

Familiarity with server and storage systems

Exposure to virtualization technologies

Some experience with scripting and automation

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues

Ability to analyze system performance and identify optimization opportunities

Exposure to security tools and technologies (firewalls, antivirus software)

Capacity to understand and follow technical instructions and documentation

Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders

Preferred

Participation in relevant academic projects or internships

Experience with DevOps practices and tools

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Knowledge of compliance standards and best practices (ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

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No. of vacancies - 3

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location:India : Karnataka : Bangalore

Division:Enabling Functions

Reference Code:878911

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