Network Administrator

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Columbus, Airport Road (MS, WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking an experienced network professional to own the Cisco-based infrastructure across offices, data center, and plant environments. The role is hands-on and requires strong Cisco skills to support a manufacturing environment.

You will administer Cisco routers, switches, wireless, and firewalls, manage VPNs, perform maintenance and upgrades, and maintain thorough network documentation. Occasional night/weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on Cisco expertise (IOS/IOS-XE, Catalyst, routing, wireless).
• TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing, subnetting, VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, DNS, DHCP.
• Experience configuring firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation.
• Proficiency with monitoring/troubleshooting tools and evidence-based problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, Catalyst switches, wireless LAN controllers, access points, and firewalls across office, data center, and plant environments.
• Manage Cisco firewall and VPN connectivity to remote sites.
• Plan and execute maintenance, IOS upgrades, hardware refreshes, and expansion projects.
• Maintain network documentation (inventory, IP addressing, VLANs, configurations, diagrams).
• Coordinate with admins, vendors, service providers, and users; mentor junior IT staff.

Skills

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

Catalyst switches

Routing

Wireless

TCP/IP

VLANs

DNS/DHCP

Firewall/VPN

Monitoring/troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork/mentoring

Education

Associate's degree in IT-related field

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Tools

CUCM

Cisco IE switches

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Own the day-to-day operation, reliability, and growth of the Cisco-based network infrastructure across the division's offices, data center, and manufacturing plant. This is a hands-on role for a network professional with strong Cisco skills who is comfortable

supporting networks in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, Catalyst switches, wireless LAN controllers and access points, and firewalls across office, data center, and plant environments
• Manage Cisco firewall and VPN connectivity to remote sites
• Implement VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, and inter-VLAN routing per change management procedures
• Proactively monitor network health and performance, analyze logs and alerts, and lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex connectivity, latency, and outage issues
• Support plant-floor and OT networks, partnering with OT and controls engineers to keep production systems connected, segmented, and secure
• Plan and execute maintenance, IOS upgrades, hardware refreshes, and expansion projects
• Oversee installation of switches, access points, optics, and fiber/copper cabling
• Maintain accurate network documentation, including device inventory, IP addressing, VLANs, switch-port records, uplinks, configuration backups, and diagrams
• Apply network security best practices, including ACLs, port security, segmentation, and configuration standards
• Coordinate with system administrators, vendors, service providers, and end users, and mentor junior IT staff
• Occasional night and weekend work required

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on Cisco expertise, including IOS/IOS-XE CLI, Catalyst switching, routing, and wireless
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing and subnetting, VLANs, trunking, spanning tree, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience configuring and supporting firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation
• Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, and a structured, evidence-based approach to diagnosing problems
• Strong documentation habits and clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in an active industrial environment, including heat, noise, required PPE, use of lifts, network closets, and walking long distances through active production areas
• Valid driver's license
• Associate's degree in an IT-related field

Preferred:

• Cisco CCNA certification strongly preferred; CCNP a plus
• 6-8 years of progressive network administration or engineering experience, with significant time supporting networks in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM)
• Experience with Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches
• Hands-on experience with fiber optics, SFP modules, and wireless site surveys
• Experience supporting network buildouts for new facilities or major plant expansions
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.