Cleveland-Cliffs · 4 hours ago
IT Network Engineer
Indiana Harbor
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCleveland-Cliffs is seeking an IT Network Engineer at our East Chicago, IN facility. The Network Engineer will oversee the continued support and optimization of network services for LAN/WAN, routers, switches, wireless, data circuits, firewalls, and security.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
The Network Engineer will understand and participate in safety related topics and actions and follow the established safety practices of both plant based and IT related safety
The Network Engineer will provide base support (Break-Fix-Moves-Adds-Changes) and coordinate/participate in the design-installation of the Network Infrastructure projects. This will include directing the local MTE/ET resources for proper cabling/terminations, enclosure/patch panel and rack mounting
This position requires lifting and installation of network infrastructure equipment (access points, routers, switches, and UPSs) in offices and on the plant floor
The Network Engineer will design, configure, coordinate, and participate in the installation of all network infrastructure equipment (access points, routers, switches, voice gateways, etc.)
Network Engineer will be involved in and assist in the deployment of firewalls and various security-based monitoring appliances and tools
Maintain and improve the standards within the monitoring tool sets utilizing best practices. This includes configuration of the tools, report development, and configuration changes to various network infrastructure equipment (access points, routers, and switches) using the tools
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to monitoring configuration, mapping, processes, and change records
The Network Engineer will provide support for network management tools (Network Node Manager (NNMi), PRTG, Splunk, and SolarWinds)
The Network Engineer will be required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed in some locations within the plant. This typically includes Safety glasses, hard hat, steel toed-metatarsal shoes, and long sleeve shirts. Some locations require specialized clothing (fire retardant and/or arc proof) clothes and/or use of gas monitors
Travel to other Cliffs locations as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum, two years' experience with Ethernet LAN (Local area Network) topologies
Minimum two years' experience with TCP/IP protocol
Experience with Cisco wireless access points, routers, and switches
Experience with Microsoft Visio
Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
Ability to learn new technology quickly
Ability to plan and set direction
Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills
Project management, planning and Leadership skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with network monitoring tools (IE SolarWinds)
Experience with PC applications including Microsoft Office
Preferred
4 years BS Computer Network Engineering
Proficient at configuring Cisco routers and switches. Includes development and implementation of features that optimize network communications
Development of SOW (Statement of Work) for network tool projects
Proficient using Microsoft Visio to create network drawings
Experience setting up and configuring HP Node Manager, PRTG, Splunk, and SolarWinds network management tools
Experience configuring router ACLs and logging
Experience with firewalls and other security appliances/tools
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Education assistance
Paid time off
Company
Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry.
10001+ employees
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