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Network Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
Blytheville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/9/2025
Keep Critical Infrastructure Connected — One Packet at a Time

  • Work is onsite so candidates should be local.*

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Network Engineer I to join our partner, a leading U.S. steel producer, in building, securing, and optimizing high-performance network infrastructure. This role is essential in supporting operations that fuel the nation's manufacturing backbone—where innovation meets industry. Your work won’t just support systems; it will power progress.

Location: Blythewood, AR | Payrate: $40 - $50 | Schedule : 1st shift 8am to 5pm

Your Mission: Engineer Reliability, Build Security, Drive Innovation

As a Network Engineer I, you’ll be part of a close-knit team responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining robust network systems across division sites. From high-speed fiber to cutting-edge firewalls, you’ll help shape the digital foundation of operations that make steel and history.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

  • Designing and configuring reliable, secure networks to support steel operations
  • Installing and maintaining network equipment (switches, routers, firewalls, fiber infrastructure)
  • Collaborating with local and enterprise teams to implement scalable network architecture
  • Troubleshooting and resolving performance issues to minimize downtime
  • Promoting and enforcing networking standards, policies, and procedures
  • Supporting IT-related projects and ensuring customer satisfaction through timely service
  • Contributing to safety-first practices in all technical implementations

Minimum Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • Hands-on experience with network systems or IT infrastructure
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN environments, OSPF, and BGP
  • Familiarity with network security, VPNs, firewalls, and access control models
  • Basic scripting skills (Python, Perl) for troubleshooting and automation
  • Strong problem-solving skills and responsiveness in a dynamic setting
  • Commitment to safety as a top priority

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP
  • Experience with fiber optics, including single and multimode cabling
  • Advanced scripting and network automation capabilities
  • Proven ability to lead small projects or mentor junior team members
  • Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and best practices

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled professionals with top-tier roles that move industries forward. When you work with us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re building a career with purpose.

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

  • Work with a respected leader in the steel industry known for innovation and integrity
  • Be part of a mission-critical team that keeps massive operations running smoothly
  • Receive competitive compensation and benefits tailored for your success
  • Gain exposure to enterprise-level technologies and high-impact projects
  • Join a safety-first, people-focused culture that values your growth and well-being
  • Military Friendly® Employer

Ready to Forge a New Future?

If you're ready to combine your networking skills with a career that keeps America running, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to connect, protect, and lead in the steel industry’s digital frontier.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $50.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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