Network Administrator II

The Network Administrator II is responsible to manage, monitor, maintain and enhance the USS data network, including LAN, wireless, data center and various complementary technologies employed in a heavy-industry environment. The Network Administrator provides technology expertise and process leadership in the application of new and existing technologies in order to deliver comprehensive solutions to USS customers, with a focus on steel making and related plant operations areas. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible to all aspects of the health and stability of the USS data network at the Granite City plant location
• Support for data network incident and event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action management including on-call and off-hours support
• Designs network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners
• Manages Data Networking support of key customer projects and contributes to projects across the entire organization
• Investigates new technology and innovative solutions including identification, testing and business case development 
• Monitors data networks for performance, security and stability – takes action to identify trends and proactively address issues
• Contributes to core business processes including business plan development, expense tracking, project planning & development, 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
• Results-oriented member of technical support teams; the successful candidate is a self-starter, able to manage complex incidents, proactively identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent time management skills including ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work
• Excellent work ethic; willing to extend the extra effort and time required to meet critical deadlines
• Strong oral and written communications skills; able to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicates with all customers, vendors and technical support staff, including remote customers and team members in foreign countries
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Accomplished Analyst able to manage complex technical problems through identification, design, solution definition and implementation
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships, including incident management, project coordination, relationship development and SLA maintenance
• On call support required, including participation in team on call (24/7) rotation; candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as demanded by outage / on-call activities and international team needs

Desired Qualifications:                        

• Cisco / Network certification (CCNA or greater)
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent Enterprise IT support experience
• OT / Process Automation networking and related technologies 
• Advance 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 technology and solutions (Firewall, Network Admission Control)
• Experience with the following technology or solutions is a plus:
• WAN / BGP routing
• Server administration including Virtualization technology (VMWare/other)
• Enterprise storage solutions including SAN / FCoIP / iSCSI and related technology
• Virtual desktop solutions

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work safely in a dynamic, heavy-industry environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.