Network Administrator II

UFP Industries, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Network Administrator II to support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure at our Grand Rapids, MI office. You will handle Tier 1–2 incidents, assist with service requests, and work with engineers on projects and hardware refreshes.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, familiarity with enterprise networking technologies, and the ability to work independently while partnering with the Network Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems/Computer Science or related field.
• 3–6 years of networking or IT infrastructure support experience.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Hands-on familiarity with switches, APs, SD‑WAN, and monitoring tools.
• Experience with Cisco, Meraki, and Versa platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with enterprise authentication tech (TACACS, RADIUS, MAB, ISE).
• Excellent communication and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and resolve Tier 1 and 2 network incidents.
• Respond to network service requests and route non-standard items to engineering.
• Use ServiceNow and Azure DevOps to track incidents and tasks.
• Perform network monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Assist end users with connectivity issues and high-quality service.
• Participate in medium-sized network projects and hardware refreshes.
• Install and maintain Cisco switches, Meraki APs, and Versa SD-WAN appliances.
• Manage WAN and Internet circuits from order to decommissioning.
• Collaborate with engineers on upgrades, integrations, and changes.
• Travel to sites every six weeks for installations and upgrades.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Networking

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Meraki

Versa SD-WAN

Monitoring tools

ServiceNow

Azure DevOps

Job description

Summary: The Network Administrator II is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure through incident resolution, request fulfillment, and standard project work. This role handles Tier 1 and Tier 2 network issues, supports network expansions and hardware refreshes, manages circuits, and collaborates with engineers to maintain a reliable and secure network environment. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with enterprise networking technologies, and the ability to work independently while partnering effectively with the Network Engineering team. Travel is required at least once every six weeks. LOCATION: This job requires working on‑site 5 days a week out of our Grand Rapids, MI office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 network incidents, escalating to engineers as required.
• Respond to network service requests, fulfilling standard configuration requests or routing non‑standard items to engineering.
• Use ServiceNow and Azure DevOps (ADO) daily to manage, track, and document incidents, requests, and project tasks.
• Perform network monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, including packet captures and the use of standard network analysis tools.
• Support end users with connectivity issues, ensuring high‑quality customer service and timely resolution.
• Participate in and complete medium‑sized network projects, including standardization efforts, network expansion, site buildouts, and hardware refresh activities.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco Catalyst switches, Meraki access points, and Versa SD‑WAN appliances.
• Manage WAN and Internet circuits: ordering, tracking, coordinating installation, validating activation, and decommissioning retired circuits.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional teams to support network upgrades, integrations, and change activities.
• Apply working knowledge of TACACS, RADIUS, MAB, and Cisco ISE to support authentication and access control across the network.
• Assist with administration and troubleshooting of DNS, IPAM, SNMP, OSPF, BGP, and static routing.
• Maintain and update network documentation, including diagrams, configuration standards, asset records, and procedures.
• Ensure all assigned incidents, requests, and project tasks are completed on time and in alignment with defined SLAs.
• Travel to sites at least once every six weeks to support installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to network emergencies as required.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 years of experience in networking or IT infrastructure support.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and routing fundamentals.
• Hands‑on familiarity with switches, APs, SD‑WAN, and monitoring tools.
• Experience working with Cisco, Meraki, and Versa platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with enterprise authentication technologies (TACACS, RADIUS, MAB, ISE).
• Excellent communication, customer service, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We’re family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.