Network Administrator I

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrate the diversity of our employees. The network Administrator will serve in a network support and project delivery role as part of the Data Networking team in support of all technical, business and related requirements to maintain the data network at the Mon Valley Works steel plant sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates as a fully integrated member of the Data Networking team, responsible to the delivery of successful solutions and trouble resolution.

• Contributes to the team 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.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience supporting data networking technologies in an enterprise environment, including:

• LAN switching and routing in a Cisco enterprise network environment

• Wireless LAN fundamentals and support of Cisco solutions

• 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 to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicate with all customers, vendors and technical support staff (those who are remote and 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, including 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 and on-call activities

Desired Requirements:

• Cisco CCNA certification or greater

• Project management experience/certification

• Palo Alto/firewall support

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel 20% to sites in the Pittsburgh area (West Mifflin, Clairton, Braddock, South Side and Downtown) to support project deployments and configuration as required.

• Participate in on-call rotation (estimates one week per month).

• Ability to work safely in a dynamic, heavy industry environment.