IT Network Field Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Network Field Engineer will play a pivotal role in the IT Department,

showcasing expertise in technology while contributing to staff development and

strategic technology planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Technical Administration: Manage technology networking infrastructure through

various channels (ticketing system, email, phone, or in-person) with minimal

supervision.

* Technical Support: Lead the local IT team in troubleshooting complex

Networking and Firewall hardware, software, and connectivity issues across US

and Corporate sites.

* Collaborative Work: Work closely with other technology departments to align

vision, direction, and execute joint projects.

* Documentation and Reporting: Regularly produce professional reports,

instructional documentation, manage department projects, and contribute to

technology standards/procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

* Process Improvement: Contribute to departmental audits and continuously

improve operational processes.

* On-Call Support: Be available for Severity 1 and 2 incidents across multiple

locations or areas.

* Off-Hours Availability for Scheduled Tasks: Be accessible for programmed

activities conducted outside of standard office hours to minimize

disruptions.

* Strategic Contribution: Assist technology management in defining strategy,

direction, and cross-departmental initiatives to achieve company objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The network engineer is responsible for:

* Maintaining a secure, stable, and segregated network environment for

Information systems (Servers, PCs, Business Wireless) as well as operational

technology systems.

* Designing and implementing new network changes including LAN and VLAN

routing, switching, and physical infrastructure.

* Maintaining network documentation including maps, asset inventory, and

standards.

* Ensuring adherence to best practices for network design and security.

* Approving network change control requests submitted by other engineers and

other stakeholders.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Technical Expertise:
• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and provide direction in various technologies
• including:
• * Network protocols (TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, etc.)
• * Security principles and tools (Firewalls, SSL certs, LDAP, etc.)
• * Familiarity with Virtualization environments (VMWare, HA, vSphere, etc.)
• * Familiarity with Storage solutions (SAN, NAS, iSCSI, etc.)
• * Monitoring tools (Wireshark, Solarwinds, OPManager, etc.)
• * Familiarity with Scripting and automation (Powershell, RPA, etc.)
• * Robust understanding of OSI and TCP/IP stack.
• * 11 Wireless Networking (b/g/n/ac/ax).
• * Experience with Cisco Catalyst, ASA, NGFW platforms.
• * Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), and SDWAN principles.
• * Solid understanding of static routing, OSPF, BGP.
• * Link aggregation, tunneling protocols, and VPN.
• * Familiarity with Purdue model of network segregation, CPWE and OSI Network
• model
• * Proficiency with mapping tools such as AutoCAD, EkaHau, MS Visio, LucidChart.
• Desirably Additional Support Skills: Troubleshoot and support a range of
• technologies including Windows server roles, Microsoft technologies, Apple iOS,
• disaster recovery, and backup processes.
• Bonus Knowledge:
• * Industry Standard networking certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, Arista,
• etc.).
• * Cybersecurity best practices (SANS critical controls, CPWE, NIST standards,
• etc.).
• * Active Directory and Powershell.
• * Virtual storage solutions (VXRail, VMWare, etc.).
• * Python, git, and other scripting tools.
• * Experience with SAN and WAN configuration.
• * Experience in mining or industrial work environments.
• * Experience with industrial networking protocols (profinet, modbus, etc.).
• * Knowledge of LTE technologies and principles.
• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• * High school diploma or GED
• * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• * Certifications in focus areas or equivalent experience
• * 5 years' experience in relevant technologies
• A core value of ASARCO LLC is "safety first". The Company is committed to
• helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe,
• inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable.
• Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to
• the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively
• demonstrate a good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee
• will take prime responsibility for ensuring that they work within all required
• safety procedures and processes.
• ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current
• and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a
• successful background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
• ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for
• medical/prescription/dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and
• other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.