Network Engineer - Security, Growth & Stock Options

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor, a leading North American steel producer, is hiring a Network Engineer for its Gallatin, KY operation. The role sits in NBT and focuses on configuring, securing, and supporting production-network infrastructure across locations. Travel about 25% to assist other divisions.

The ideal candidate holds a IT/CS degree with relevant LAN/WAN experience, understands TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, and network security. Onsite work and a strong safety mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related IT/Engineering field; 1 year of LAN/WAN support or 3 years of LAN/WAN support.
• Authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Configure, secure, and maintain NBT’s network infrastructure to ensure efficient, reliable operations.
• Collaborate with local IT groups and enterprise teams to implement network solutions (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP).
• Coordinate infrastructure installations and maintenance at local sites.
• Promote current networking standards and best practices across the enterprise.
• Provide technical support and service to teammates regarding network issues and IT projects.
• Identify improvements to standards, policies, and procedures for reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot network issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Familiarity with network security practices and access models; experience with switching, routing, firewalls, wireless.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, documentation, or requirements gathering.

Skills

Network engineering

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN

OSPF/BGP

Network security

Firewalls

Palo Alto

SD-WAN

Cisco ISE

Job description

Nucor, a leading North American steel producer, is hiring a Network Engineer for its Gallatin, KY operation. The role sits in NBT and focuses on configuring, securing, and supporting production-network infrastructure across locations. Travel about 25% to assist other divisions.

The ideal candidate holds a IT/CS degree with relevant LAN/WAN experience, understands TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, and network security. Onsite work and a strong safety mindset are essential for success in this role.