Junior Network Administrator

About the role

Our client Foperates a 650,000 tonne/year flat-rolled aluminum facility in Columbus, Mississippi our clients first entry into the aluminum market. We are in production while continuing to expand, so the environment is fast-moving and requires adaptability as operational and project priorities evolve. and were currently helping stand up a new recycling plant nearby. Were 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 whos looking to grow into a Network Administrator or Network Engineer position.

What You'll Do

• 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 You Need

• 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