Network​/Operations - Network Engineer III

Job duration: 12 months Job Description

• The successful candidate will serve in a project support role as part of the Data Networking team.
• The position will provide technical solution pre-planning, design, deployment, testing and migration activities related to plant networking support tasks at Granite City Works Plant.
• The role will be focused on wireline networking support, with particular emphasis on OT Process networks, fiber optic networking and related solutions.
• The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations roles for the USS Data Networking team , including acting as the primary technical owner of the IT/OT networks, ticket / incident response, project support and on-call duties.
• Participates as a fully integrated member of assigned project team, responsible to the delivery of successful solutions
• Leads support for data network incident and event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting , resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action management
• Participates and advises as part of the design of network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners
• Monitors data networks for performance, security and stability – takes action to identify trends and proactively address issues
• Supports all phases of project deployment, from planning and design thru physical installation; candidate is willing to work in a hands‑on role deploying equipment in a heavy-industry environment, as required

• Demonstrated experience supporting data networking Wired LAN technologies in an enterprise environment (Cisco), with focus on fiber and cabling infrastructure
• Demonstrated success participating and/or leading complex enterprise-level projects with focus on disciplines related to Data Networking, Network Security, Enterprise Cyber Security and / or Cyber Security compliance
• Experience working in a hand‑on role in a Steel Mill / Heavy Industry environment would be greatly preferred

THE WORK WILL INVOLVE ASSISTING THE SOFTWARE SUPPORT TEAM IN MANAGING SEVERAL ONGOING COMPLIANCE/NETWORK MANAGEMENT ISSUES. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A NETWORK, UNIX, SECURITY, ORACLE, OR WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION.

• Results‑oriented member of technical support teams; the successful candidate is a self‑starter, able to manage complex incidents, proactively identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions
• Excellent time management skills including ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize work
• Excellent work ethic; willing to extend the extra effort and time required to meet critical deadlines
• Strong oral and written communications skills; able to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicates with all customers, vendors and technical support staff, including remote customers and team members in foreign countries
• Strong analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Accomplished analyst able to manage complex technical problems through identification, design, solution definition and implementation
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships related to incident management, project coordination, relationship development and SLA maintenance
• On call support required, including participation in team on call (24/7) rotation; candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as demanded by outage, migration & on‑call activities
• Hands‑on team member willing to work in heavy industry/plant environments when required

• Demonstrated experience supporting data networking technologies in an enterprise environment, including:
• LAN switching and routing in a Cisco enterprise network environment
• Experience support OT / process networking including Cisco IE and related technology
• Strong work experience and knowledge related to structured cabling solutions, with emphasis on telecommunication/networking fiber technologies, maintenance, troubleshooting and installation
• Experience operating OTDR and related testing equipment

• WLAN fundamentals and support of Cisco solutions
• Cisco CCNA certification, or greater
• WLAN tools including Ekahau or related
• Project Management experience / certification

• Advance IP routing experience, including OSPF and BGP protocol solution design proficiency
• Data center network support including Cisco Nexus platform
• Internet routing and security
• Network security controls and related disciplines
• Scripting or Programming in a Network environment (Ansible etc)
• Netbrain support

“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”