Network Administrator

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Network Administrator (or Network Engineer) to support our Muskogee, Oklahoma manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a network professional eager to expand into Operational Technology (OT) while ensuring the reliability and security of critical IT infrastructure.

• Deploy, maintain, and monitor functional networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN) to support business and manufacturing operations.
• Configure and install network devices, including routers, switches, access points, and firewalls to company standards.
• Perform network maintenance (patches, upgrades, configurations, security hardening).
• Monitor network performance and data flows to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Monitor and maintain VMware Vsphere virtual servers and storage.
• Daily network maintenance and documentation
• Work within Service Now ticketing system.

• Ensure all network assets adhere to cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity architects to secure Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Support firewall and security appliance management to protect plant IT and OT environments.

• Learn and support Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Process Control Networks (PCN).
• Work with process control and engineering teams to optimize network reliability for industrial automation.
• Develop expertise in PLC/DCS connectivity, IIoT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Partner with corporate network architects to align with company-wide IT/OT strategies.
• Support manufacturing technology projects, driving network improvements and system enhancements.
• Share knowledge and best practices with IT teams across multiple manufacturing facilities.

• 2-4 years of experience in network administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations.
• Good knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching).
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking equipment, VMware, and Active Directory.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including manufacturing network environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn OT environments and expand into industrial network technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, VMWare, or Microsoft (MCP, MCSE).
• Experience in manufacturing network environments, including industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA).
• Exposure to OSI PI, Kepware, RSLinx, or other industrial communications software.
• Experience with cybersecurity principles and best practices for IT/OT environments.
• Relevant education or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

This role offers a unique career growth opportunity for a network administrator looking to expand into OT and industrial networking. You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting critical infrastructure while advancing your expertise in cybersecurity, automation, and industrial connectivity.

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