At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About The Department

- The Communication Services team delivers secure, reliable communication infrastructure that connects Franklin Templeton employees and business operations worldwide. Working across global locations, the team supports voice, network, and connectivity services while driving automation, operational excellence, and service reliability. Team members collaborate with network, infrastructure, data center, and application teams to modernize operations, improve efficiency, and reduce manual effort through intelligent automation.

Joining the team offers opportunities to influence global network strategy, build automation capabilities, and improve critical business services used across the enterprise.

How You Will Add Value? Core Responsibilities

- You will manage enterprise voice and network services.
- You will design and implement network automation frameworks.
- You will automate operational and administrative network tasks.
- You will improve incident, request, and change management processes.
- You will reduce recurring issues through standardization and automation.
- You will maintain infrastructure according to operational standards.
- You will support global network operations and on-call activities.

Strategic Responsibilities

- You will establish network automation standards and governance.
- You will partner with governance teams on automation policies.




- You will provide progress updates to leadership teams.
- You will create training materials and adoption plans.
- You will manage small and medium-scale projects.
- You will support deployment of voice and network solutions.
- You will recommend improvements to tools and processes.

Team & Collaboration

- You will collaborate with network and infrastructure engineers.
- You will partner with data center and application teams.
- You will mentor engineers on automation best practices.
- You will support end-user training and solution adoption.
- You will contribute to a culture of innovation and automation.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role? Experience, Education & Certifications

- Experience delivering network automation initiatives.
- Experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- Experience working with global operations teams.
- Experience managing technical projects and deployments.
- Experience supporting voice and data networking technologies.

Technical Skills

- Advanced routing, switching, and network security knowledge.
- Experience with BGP, OSPF, and SD-WAN technologies.
- Expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, or Infoblox platforms.
- Knowledge of SIP trunking and SBC technologies.
- Experience with Linux and Windows administration.
- Solid Python, Perl, Jenkins, or Ansible scripting skills.
- Network automation design and implementation expertise.

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Automation-first and innovation-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.




- Sound judgment when evaluating AI-enabled solutions.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

- Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
- An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
- Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
- Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
- Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
- Personal loan assistance
- Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
- 12 weeks Paternity leave
- Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
- Transport facility
- Child day care facility for women employees
- Cricket grounds and gymnasium
- Library
- Health Center with doctor availability
- HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

📌 Senior Network Engineer (Automation) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Franklin Templeton
📍 Hyderabad