Network Administrator II

CF Industries Inc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clean energy is looking for a Network Administrator to manage and optimize network performance. This role includes responsibilities related to server maintenance, cybersecurity, and participating in enterprise-wide projects. Candidates should possess a degree in IT and strong skills in network management and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in network administration.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco equipment and Windows servers.
• Experience with SD-WAN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage public and private networks, supporting LANs and WANs.
• Design and troubleshoot network equipment for performance and security.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and system backups.

Skills

Network management

Troubleshooting

Cloud network architecture

Technical analysis

Cybersecurity

Education

Degree or diploma in IT

Tools

Cisco equipment

Windows Server

Azure Stack HCI

M365

Commvault

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge, and diverse talents together to deliver important work. You’ll have opportunities to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. We pride ourselves on living our values and fostering an authentic team environment where you can be yourself and share your views.

Our operations include eight manufacturing complexes across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, along with an extensive storage, transportation, and distribution network in North America and logistics capabilities that enable a global reach. We leverage these capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Information Technology

Job Summary:

The Network Administrator is responsible for managing public and private networks, testing and analyzing network facilities, and supporting LANs and WANs. This includes installing, supporting, and maintaining network hardware and software, evaluating networking products, and performing technical analyses to ensure efficient network operations. The role also involves monitoring data traffic, diagnosing and resolving network issues, and supporting server and data center infrastructure as part of the Systems Administration team. This is an intermediate-level position expected to operate independently on routine tasks and continue growing in knowledge and experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Design and troubleshoot site-level network equipment to optimize performance, security, and reliability, including understanding cloud network architecture.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of servers, applications, and hardware/software (e.g., Windows Server, Azure Stack HCI, Active Directory, Azure AD, M365, GPO, DNS, DHCP, DFS).
• Lead and participate in site and enterprise-wide projects with minimal supervision.
• Develop processes, policies, and procedures supporting internal controls, cybersecurity, and data protection, including ITGCs, Managed Access, Managed Operations, Change Management, Sarbanes Oxley, data backup, recovery, classification, and IT Asset Management.
• Follow policies and standards to ensure consistent technology solutions across the enterprise.
• Support end users and IT teams by assisting with incidents and requests.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and monitor system backups, replication, and server performance.
• Participate in server patching, maintenance, and on-call support rotations.

Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports To: Supervisor, Site IT
• No subordinate positions.

Incumbent Attributes:

• Degree or diploma in IT or related field with at least 4 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco equipment and Windows servers.
• Experience with SD-WAN preferred.
• Knowledge of Azure Stack HCI, M365, and backup solutions like Commvault preferred.
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications, and other relevant certifications are assets.

This description outlines the general responsibilities and expectations for this role. It is not exhaustive of all duties and skills required.