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%.

• 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.