Junior Network Administrator

Steel Dynamics • Columbus, MS

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• relevant certs, military, or IT experience a plus
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED