The Network Engineer position on the IT Team at SDI Southwest Division reporting directly to the IT Supervisor - Infrastructure & Level 2. The position has the following job responsibilities, competencies, and qualifications:
Responsibilities- Design, maintain, support, and upgrade a redundant communication network for internal and external use.
- Installing, configuring and administrating network and telecom Infrastructure (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless Devices, Phones, IoT, Fiber, Cabling, etc.)
- Document and Maintain Back Ups of the Network and Telecom Infrastructure for Disaster Recovery and daily support requirements
- Manage the implementation, configuration, and deployment of new platforms and equipment for the division’s Network
- Follow corporate and division best practices related to Information Security applied to the Network and Telecom Infrastructure
- Monitor the Network and Telecom Infrastructure performance, integrity, and availability.
- Coordinate and communicate with external vendors/internal customers regarding issues with Internet Circuits, VPN’s, L2 and L3 connectivity, etc.
- Purchase/Upgrade Network and Telecom equipment
- Keep the devices with updated firmware/software
- Create and maintain technical documents that outline the Network and Telecom Infrastructure for reference and knowledge, IP’s, guidelines, process maps, and flows respective to each program, function, procedure of the solutions developed.
- Work with the end-user to interpret business requirements
- Collaborate with other members of the IT Team to resolve existing issues with the Network and Telecom Infrastructure
- Act as back up resource for the System Engineer job responsibilities
- Follow guidelines and directions from immediate supervisor to prioritize requirements based on business impact
- Provide 24/7 on call or on-site support in case required
- Good communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Proactive and detail oriented
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks and set priorities.
- Willingness to work independently or with team depending on the business process.
- Accountability
- 5+ Years of Experience in managing and maintaining a network infrastructure
- BS in Networking or similar, or 5+ Years of work experience in the field
- Knowledge of OSI Layer, IP Protocols, and Routing protocols.
- Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving network related issues
- Understanding of networks based on Windows and Cisco platforms
- Knowledge of Information Security best practices for Network and Telecom devices
Preferred:
- CCNA/CCNP or Similar certification preferred
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Skills Required
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Proactive and detail-oriented work style
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Accountability
- 5+ years of experience managing and maintaining network infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree in Networking or a similar field, or 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of the OSI model, IP protocols, and routing protocols
- Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving network issues
- Understanding of Windows- and Cisco-based networks
- Knowledge of information security best practices for network and telecommunications devices
- CCNA, CCNP, or similar certification
What We Do
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
