Network Administrator

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Network Administrator (or Network Engineer) to support our Brewton, Alabama manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a network professional eager to expand into Operational Technology (OT) while ensuring the reliability and security of critical IT infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Network Administration & Support:

• Deploy, maintain, and monitor functional networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN) to support business and manufacturing operations.
• Configure and install network devices, including routers, switches, access points, and firewalls to company standards.
• Perform network maintenance (patches, upgrades, configurations, security hardening).
• Monitor network performance and data flows to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Monitor and maintain VMware Vsphere virtual servers and storage.
• Daily network maintenance and documentation
• Work within ServiceNow ticketing system.

Cybersecurity & Compliance:

• Ensure all network assets adhere to cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity architects to secure Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Support firewall and security appliance management to protect plant IT and OT environments.

OT Network Integration & Training:

• Learn and support Operational Technology (OT) environments, including Process Control Networks (PCN).
• Work with process control and engineering teams to optimize network reliability for industrial automation.
• Develop expertise in PLC/DCS connectivity, IIoT, and industrial communication protocols.

Collaboration & Project Implementation:

• Partner with corporate network architects to align with company-wide IT/OT strategies.
• Support manufacturing technology projects, driving network improvements and system enhancements.
• Share knowledge and best practices with IT teams across multiple manufacturing facilities

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 2-4 years of experience in network administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations.
• Good knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment, VMware, and Active Directory.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues, including manufacturing network environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn OT environments and expand into industrial network technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 10%

What Will Put You Ahead

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, VMWare, or Microsoft (MCP, MCSE).
• Experience in manufacturing network environments, including industrial control systems (PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA).
• Exposure to OSI PI, Kepware, RSLinx, or other industrial communications software.
• Experience with cybersecurity principles and best practices for IT/OT environments.
• Relevant education or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

This role offers a unique career growth opportunity for a network administrator looking to expand into OT and industrial networking. You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, supporting critical infrastructure while advancing your expertise in cybersecurity, automation, and industrial connectivity.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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