Network Administrator

• Design, evaluate, and maintain network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, wireless, segmentation, and network security zones to support business operations, performance, and scalability.
• Research emerging network technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and recommend solutions that improve reliability, security, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to plan and communicate network updates, migrations, maintenance windows, and downtime events.
• Coordinate with internet service providers, telecommunications vendors, and third-party partners on circuit upgrades, service issues, and hardware maintenance.
• Plan, test, and implement firmware and software updates for network devices, ensuring successful validation, change control, and deployment across the environment.
• Evaluate, select, test, install, and support network hardware and related technologies using internal resources and external vendors as needed.
• Partner with IT Security and cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, segmentation, access controls, and logging standards.
• Review and audit network security configurations for vulnerabilities and assist with remediation efforts in coordination with Security & Privacy teams.
• Perform and verify regular backups of network device configurations, including switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and other critical infrastructure.
• Administer and support network monitoring tools to ensure visibility into system health, performance, capacity, and availability; investigate and report anomalies.
• Troubleshoot network, connectivity, and performance issues through resolution, working closely with internal IT staff, vendors, and consultants as necessary.
• Document network incidents, outages, root causes, corrective actions, and resolutions; communicate status updates to IT leadership and affected stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for local and wide area network services, including connectivity issues affecting end users, systems, and business-critical operations.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives by maintaining awareness of current threats and assisting with implementation of risk mitigation strategies and security policies.
• Configure and monitor network settings to ensure stable, secure, and efficient communication across company locations and with external partners.
• Create, maintain, secure, and publish accurate documentation for network topology, configurations, standards, procedures, and change history.
• Follow all company and OSHA safety requirements and use prescribed safety and protective equipment when working in operational or plant environments.
• Participate in occasional after-hours or weekend support as needed for maintenance, upgrades, emergency response, or special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responsibilities requiring additional training, qualifications, or physical demands.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in network administration, network engineering, or infrastructure support.
• Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments, switching, routing, wireless networking, and VPN technologies.
• Working knowledge of firewalls, network segmentation, access control lists, and general network security best practices.
• Experience with network monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting performance and availability issues.
• Familiarity with firmware management, patching practices, configuration backups, and disaster recovery processes for network equipment.
• Experience working with ISPs, telecommunications vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, subnetting, routing protocols, and network performance optimization.
• Ability to document network configurations, procedures, diagrams, and incident resolution clearly and accurately.
• Experience in Windows Server and virtualized environments preferred.
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, vulnerability remediation, and audit support is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Excellent time management, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network , Security , Cisco CCNA, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent are preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other company facilities within Kansas.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.