Brief Description: The Level 1 Network Infrastructure Technician will provide project assistance, and support of the Manufacturing (Level 1 & 2) networks, including design, installations, and maintenance.  This position is expected to work with the Level 1 Infrastructure Engineer, and the production departments to ensure the highest level of security and up-time of this critical part of the business.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Installation and maintenance of Network Equipment associated with operational control of the steel mill under the guidance of the Level 1 Infrastructure Engineer.  Some tasks include but are not limited to:

• With guidance, able to work with departments to identify current and future business needs.
• Assist with Design, Configure, and manage the installation of new, or upgraded manufacturing network infrastructure equipment.
• Assist with Standardizing equipment, configurations, and spares inventory for the entire site.
• Assist with the Development and maintenance of technical documentation, including disaster recovery plans.
• Assist with the monitoring network tools to ensure optimal networks performance and uptime.
• Assist with training of shift support personnel on how to monitor and troubleshoot network performance.
• Assist with the implementation and support of the Operational Network Firewall configuration and installation.
  • Assist with maintaining Firewall rules and virus protection software and data security systems to keep operational data and communications protected.
• Be willing to provide Operational Network support to each department should it be needed.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to operational systems.

Experience/Requirements: 

Required: 

• 1 years’ experience implementing network infrastructure, project management, design, configuration, installation, and maintenance.
• Experience implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows server environment.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow your skillset.
• Ability to take guidance and work in a group environment to achieve goals.
• B.S. Computer Science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree

Preferred: 

• Familiarity with Scripting Languages
• Familiarity working with industrial processes / networks.
• Familiarity managing a VMWare infrastructure.
• Familiarity with SAN’s and ISCSI
• CCNA or CCNP

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.