Junior Network Administrator

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Subsidiary

Aluminum Dynamics

Overview

We’re looking for a Junior Network Administrator to help support the network infrastructure across our offices, data center, and manufacturing plant. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with solid networking fundamentals who’s looking to grow into a Network Administrator or Network Engineer position.

Responsibilities

Monitor network health, troubleshoot connectivity/latency/port issues, and review logs and alerts

Configure switch ports, VLANs, trunks, and basic Layer 2 settings under change procedures

Assist with installing and labeling switches, wireless access points, optics, and cabling; perform basic cable testing and physical-layer troubleshooting

Maintain network documentation, including device inventory, assigned IP addresses, VLANs, switch-port records, uplinks, and diagrams.

Coordinate with OT engineers, system admins, vendors, and end users during troubleshooting

Support scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and expansion projects — including our new recycling plant buildout

Participate in an on-call/after-hours rotation as experience grows

Work directly with the Network Engineer to support daily operations, troubleshoot incidents, maintain documentation, and assist with network expansion projects.

Qualifications

Requirements

Foundational understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4 addressing, and subnetting

Understanding of switches, routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, and wireless APs

Basic knowledge of VLANs, access/trunk ports, and Ethernet switching

Comfort with basic troubleshooting tools (ping, traceroute, ARP, ipconfig/ifconfig, DNS lookups)

Basic Windows and Linux command-line familiarity

Strong documentation habits, clear communication skills, and the ability to read technical documentation and follow established procedures

Ability to troubleshoot in a structured, methodical way — gathering evidence rather than making random changes — and to escalate before making risky production changes

Comfort working in an active industrial/manufacturing environment” is correct, but your environment involves distance, heat, noise, PPE, lifts, network closets, and walking through active production areas.

Valid driver's license

High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certs, military, or IT experience a plus

Preferred

1–3 years in network support, NOC, infrastructure support, field technology, or a help-desk role involving network troubleshooting.

CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, or similar certification

Experience with managed switches, VLANs/trunking, or Fortinet/Cisco equipment

Familiarity with fiber optics, SFP modules, or wireless troubleshooting

Exposure to industrial/OT/manufacturing environments

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.