Network Administrator II

Location: US-Ohio-Burton Overview: The Network Administrator II is a specialist focused in firewalls and networking, with extensive experience in a large enterprise organizations. This position must be able to isolate, resolve and follow-up with end-users within the current infrastructure and networks that have an elevated level of complexity. Responsibilities: Responsible for core infrastructure including firewall technology and networking. Firewalls are Palo Alto - the latest generation and being installed in 2025 Extensive knowledge of firewall technology (NGFW, Palo Alto preferred) as well as networking Solid experience with selecting, maintaining, installing and upgrading firewall technology Able to assess enterprise requirements and submit them to management for approval Keep abreast of the latest developments in the technological arena Responsible for hardware requirements and improving or maximizing the Information Processing Network's performance Manage, maintain, and administer computer networks and related computing environments and support special IT, business and MES projects Assist with site migrations, new site acquisitions as well as site closures Interact with internal clients and IT staff to resolve basic plant technical issues; communicate with internal clients in a professional manner while maintaining confidentiality Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues Perform monthly maintenance on systems Travel to other HEXPOL locations may be required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field. Experience may be considered in lieu of education Four (4) to ten (10) years of IT Experience in a large enterprise ($1-5 BN in revenue) environment Must have specialized skills in firewalls and/or networking Must be available for 24-hour support Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Strong computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook) Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy,self-motivated and self-reliant Strong cooperation, collaboration, and team-building skills Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement Personal integrity to handle personal and confidential information Additional Information: HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) is an essential early contributor to the global value chain responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of rubber compounding products and components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Sectors served include automotive and transportation; building and construction; consumer and healthcare; oil and gas; industrial; energy, wire and cable; and rollers. As a valued HEXPOL team member, you will enjoy: Competitive salary Annual variable bonus plan Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k match Paid time off Paid holidays Employee assistance program HEXPOL Compounding Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. HEXPOL maintains a strict policy of not accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. We do not engage with agencies without a current, signed agreement in place. Any resume submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of HEXPOL with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hexpol Ab