Senior IT Network Engineer - Cleveland-Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking an IT Senior Network Engineer for our Middletown, Ohio location.  The Senior Network Engineer will oversee the continued support and optimization of network services for (LAN/WAN, routers, switches, wireless, data circuits, firewalls, and security).  

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Participate in safety related topics and actions and follow the established safety practices of both plant based and IT related safety.
• Understand and develop expertise in the functionality and deployment of the Cisco Core, Distribution, Access model
• Implement Manufacturing Layer 3 switching in the ongoing effort to separate Operating Area networks from Business networks
• Assist in the deployment of firewalls and various security-based monitoring appliances and tools.
• Work closely with IT Security to understand and mitigate potential network exposure to ‘bad actors’
• 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.
• Provide support for network management tools (Network Node Manager (NNMi), PRTG, Splunk, and SolarWinds).
• Strong analytical skills are a must with attention to detail.
• 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.
• Design, configure, coordinate, and participate in the installation of all network infrastructure equipment (access points, routers, switches, voice gateways, etc.)
• This position requires lifting and installation of network infrastructure equipment (access points, routers, switches, and UPSs) in offices and on the plant floor
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed in some locations within the plant
• Travel to other Cliffs locations as needed

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 5 or more years experience working in an enterprise network environment
• 5 or more years experience with Ethernet LAN (Local area Network) topologies
• 5 or more years experience with TCP/IP protocol
• 5 or more years experience with Cisco wireless access points, routers, and switches
• 5 or more years experience with Microsoft Visio
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
• Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills
• Project management, planning and Leadership skills
• Experience with Network Node Manager (NNMi), PRTG, Splunk and SolarWinds network management tools
• Experience with PC applications including Microsoft Office

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!