Network Administrator II

At Weyerhaeuser, our IT team is on a mission to transform the timber industry. We are implementing technology that will keep us at the forefront of innovation in the forest products industry. Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Network Administrator II to work full-time within North America*. We are looking for a talented administrator with a focus on network operations who is highly motivated to innovate, optimize and automate. As a key contributor to our Enterprise Technical Solution - Network Services team, this position provides direct ownership of key infrastructure technologies. The position draws on experience deploying, monitoring, troubleshooting and refreshing network route/switch equipment, firewalls, WAN equipment, as well as general understanding of network routing concepts such as BGP. A successful candidate will understand the guiding principles of the standard OSI and Purdue models, and how both contribute to resilient enterprise networks.

*Approved remote work states/provinces are: AL, AR, FL, GA, ID, MS, MT, NC, OK, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, AB, BC, ON, SK

Primary Responsibilities
The Network Administrator II role provides implement, manage, and maintain core components within a large-scale enterprise network. Candidate will focus on maintaining a secure, highly available and highly reliable network infrastructure of both corporate and OT production environments. Responsibilities include planning, maintaining, monitoring and refreshing the core network hardware, troubleshooting reported network incidents, and engaging with key vendors and service providers. Our mission is to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments and drive operational excellence, and this role is key for Weyerhaeuser delivering on its mission.

Position Expectations

Planning, maintaining, and monitoring the core and remote site network hardware: 

• Use standard monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Catalyst Center, Meraki Dashboard, etc.) to ensure network availability and eliminate configuration drift.
• Troubleshoot, configure, and operate network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, SDWAN appliances and wireless access points.
• Follow all documented standard operating procedures in accordance with IT security policies.
• Implements, and optimizes network solution designs aligned with company standards.
• Follow standard procedures for deploying new network hardware and services.
• Manage and maintain network diagrams.
• Manage and maintain network asset database.
• Contribute to automation of network configuration and operational tasks.
• Engage with key vendors and service providers as needed for escalation and incident resolution.
• Partner with, and support, the business to maintain optimal network services.
• Travel as necessary to facilities across North America, expected travel 10 - 15%25.

• Participate in on-call rotation (one week every 6-8 weeks).

   

Consistent drive towards operational excellence:

• Ensure network infrastructure is maintained and updated with applicable firmware and security updates.
• Proactively evaluate the as-is deployment for new, innovative enhancements to improve performance, security, efficiency, and cost.
• Drive to automate where opportunities are identified.

Stays current on industry trends and new technologies:

• Researching the latest technologies and services that improve the overall infrastructure.
• Seek and participate in continuous learning opportunities, both formal training/conference events and informal ad-hoc sessions.
• Invest in personal development to ensure continued development of relevant network skills.

• 3+ years of practical network services experience, Bachelor's Degree in IT (or equivalent) a plus
  • Solid understanding of the TCP/IP Networking Model. 
  • Solid understanding of data link concepts such as VLANs, spanning tree, 802.1q trunking, and wireless networking.
  • Solid understanding of network layer concepts including dynamic routing (BGP), manipulation of inbound and outbound routing updates and traffic engineering best practices.
  • Solid understanding of  transport  concepts such as TCP and UDP.
  • Solid understanding of encapsulation technologies including IPSEC and GRE over IPSec.Demonstrated understanding of application data flow on a network.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of application-aware firewall technologies.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of SDWAN technologies.
• Possesses proficient level technical knowledge and skills and a fundamental knowledge of how network technologies are integrated.
• Understanding of basic authentication and network access concepts including ISE, TACACS, Kerberos, and other AAA services.
• Familiarity with fundamentals of network automation and DevOps practices using Python or Ansible a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent collaboration skills in working together with others across all IT segments.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and understanding the reliability, sensitivity, and critical requirements of network requirements and expectations.
• Skilled in solving highly complex problems and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Skilled understanding of IT Service Management.
• Able to apply business knowledge to develop and deliver innovative, value-added improvements.
• Proven ability to operate and effectively communicate while under pressure; as well as the ability to manage a diverse workload and work under time constraints with minimal supervision.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating in a multi-cloud computing environment (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Knowledge and/or experience with Meraki, Cisco, Palo Alto, VeloCloud technologies.
• Experience working with OT/ICS manufacturing environments.
• Network+, CCNA, and/or Palo Alto Certifications would be an asset.

What We Offer:

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $98,811 - $148,217 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10%25 of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
About Weyerhaeuser

At Weyerhaeuser, we are the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company. Sustainability is the founding concept of our business, and our values drive every decision to ensure we continue to lead the forestry industry in sustainability practices. And we know about sustainability – we led it in the forestry industry when we planted our first seedling by hand in 1938. We recognize that our success is dependent on the success of our people. For over 120 years, our Weyerhaeuser team has been making a difference in the world – from the seedlings we plant, to the forests and trees we nurture, we ensure every acre is managed with diligence, patience, and pride. That’s the Weyerhaeuser way. Learn more at https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/sustainability/

When you join our team, you’ll earn competitive pay, a generous retirement plan contribution/match and comprehensive health benefits. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. Come join us in our quest to effectively manage the most sustainable, versatile resource on earth – our forests.

Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.