Network Administrator II

United States Steel Corp

Granite City, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, BGP, Business Case, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Plan, Business Processes, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Cisco Certifications, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Unity, City Administration, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Configuration Management, Construction, Corrective Action, Data Management, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Expense Tracking, Firewalls, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Identify Issues, Incident Management, Internet/IP Telephony, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Design, Network Monitoring, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, On Call, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Radio Frequency, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Security Monitoring, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Steel Industry, Storage Area Network (SAN), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Systems Administration/Management, Talent Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Test Case, Testing, Time Management, Trend Analysis, VMWare, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN, Writing Skills, iSCSI
LOCATION
Granite City, IL
POSTED
10 days ago

3370436No5238549710.00.005-Jun-2026Network Administrator II

The Network Administrator II is responsible to manage, monitor, maintain and enhance the USS data network, including LAN, wireless, data center and various complementary technologies employed in a heavy-industry environment. The Network Administrator provides technology expertise and process leadership in the application of new and existing technologies in order to deliver comprehensive solutions to USS customers, with a focus on steel making and related plant operations areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible to all aspects of the health and stability of the USS data network at the Granite City plant location
  • Support for data network incident and event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting, resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action management including on-call and off-hours support
  • Designs network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners
  • Manages Data Networking support of key customer projects and contributes to projects across the entire organization
  • Investigates new technology and innovative solutions including identification, testing and business case development
  • Monitors data networks for performance, security and stability - takes action to identify trends and proactively address issues
  • Contributes to core business processes including business plan development, expense tracking, project planning & development, demand plan management, inventory tracking, standards compliance, audit coordination, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning

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 support including RF fundamentals, design & configuration, security management, troubleshooting and monitoring
  • 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; able to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicates with all customers, vendors and technical support staff, including remote customers and team members 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 / on-call activities and international team needs

Desired Qualifications:

  • Cisco / Network certification (CCNA or greater)
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent Enterprise IT support experience
  • OT / Process Automation networking and related technologies
  • Advance IP routing experience, including BGP protocol proficiency
  • Data center network support including Cisco Nexus platform
  • IP Telephony in a Cisco environment including Call Manager, Unity and related platforms
  • Advanced Network Security technology and solutions (Firewall, Network Admission Control)
  • Experience with the following technology or solutions is a plus:
  • WAN / BGP routing
  • Server administration including Virtualization technology (VMWare/other)
  • Enterprise storage solutions including SAN / FCoIP / iSCSI and related technology
  • Virtual desktop solutions

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work safely in a dynamic, heavy-industry environment
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to participate in on-call rotation
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time.

14046BRUnited States Steel CorporationNetwork Administrator IIGranite City

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel''s privacy practices.)

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

About the Company

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United States Steel Corp

U. S. Steel is one of the leading producers of value-added steels and the largest integrated steel producer headquartered in the United States. We are a high-tech, leading-edge company whose rich history of talented people, high-quality products, and innovation spans more than a century. Our vision is clear — Making Steel. World Competitive. Building Value.

U. S. Steel is a major supplier of high-quality hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated sheet products and the continent's largest producer of tubular products, meticulously designed to meet a new generation of demands.

We maintain major production operations in the United States, Canada, and Central Europe, where our annual raw steelmaking capability of 29.3 million net tons translates into a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for various industries, including appliances, automotive, construction, and energy.

Above all, our strength is our people. With more than 38,000 diverse and talented employees worldwide, we achieve strong business results in an environment of teamwork and inclusion.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Mining
FOUNDED
1901
WEBSITE
https://www.ussteel.com/