Network Administrator

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Position: Network Administrator

The Network Administrator is responsible for managing, monitoring, maintaining, and enhancing data networks, including LAN, wireless, data center, and complementary technologies employed in a heavy-industry environment. This role provides technology expertise and process leadership in applying new and existing technologies to deliver comprehensive solutions, with a focus on plant operations and industrial environments.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and stability of data networks across assigned plant locations.

• Support data network incident and event management, including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.

• Provide on-call and off-hours support as needed.

• Design network solutions using approved, standard technologies in collaboration with peers, vendors, and partners.

• Manage data networking support for key customer projects and contribute to projects across the organization.

• Investigate new technologies and innovative solutions, including identification, testing, and business case development.

• Monitor data networks for performance, security, and stability, taking proactive measures to address issues.

• Contribute to core business processes such as business plan development, expense tracking, project planning, demand plan management, inventory tracking, standards compliance, audit coordination, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting data networking technologies in an enterprise environment, including:

  • LAN switching and routing in a Cisco enterprise network environment.

  • Wireless LAN support, including RF fundamentals, design & configuration, security management, troubleshooting, and monitoring.

Desired Qualifications

• OT / Process Automation networking and related technologies.

• Advanced IP routing experience, including BGP protocol proficiency.

• Data center network support, including Cisco Nexus platform.

• IP Telephony in a Cisco environment, including Call Manager, Unity, and related platforms.

• Advanced Network Security technologies and solutions (Firewall, Network Admission Control).

• Experience with the following is a plus:

  • WAN / BGP routing.

  • Server administration, including virtualization technology (VMWare or others).

  • Enterprise storage solutions (SAN / FCoIP / iSCSI).

  • Virtual desktop solutions.

Education

• Bachelors degree , or equivalent Enterprise IT support experience.

• Cisco / Network certification (CCNA or greater) .

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to work safely in a dynamic, heavy-industry environment.

• Results-oriented team member with strong self-starter qualities.

• Skilled at managing complex incidents, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing innovative solutions.

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

• Strong work ethic, with flexibility to meet critical deadlines.

• Effective communication skills (oral and written) to interact with customers, vendors, and technical support staff globally.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage vendor relationships, including incident management, project coordination, and SLA compliance.

• Availability for on-call support, including 24/7 team rotations and flexible hours as required.