Global Networking Infrastructure Lead

Work180; Alsip, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Nufarm in Alsip, IL is seeking an IT Infrastructure Lead – Networking Technologies to own global networking services, define strategy, and drive lifecycle management. Based in North America, you will lead hands-on delivery and mentoring across regions.

You will design LAN/WAN, manage projects, oversee incidents, and partner with security, enterprise architecture, and vendors. The role requires 8+ years in IT infrastructure, Fortinet and Cisco expertise, and global project experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure services design and implementation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• Experience owning and managing IT services or technology domains.
• Proven track record delivering regional or global IT infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRRP).
• Strong hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco networking technologies.
• Experience with Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortigate management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft server environments, Azure AD and Microsoft 365.
• AWS or Oracle OCI experience is desirable.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and cross-region collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define the end-to-end service roadmap, standards, and architecture for IT networking.
• Design, implement and maintain LAN and WAN solutions per global standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, upgrades and major incident resolution for complex networks.
• Manage small to medium infrastructure projects end-to-end, including hands-on delivery.
• Support architecture reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Provide L2 support for infrastructure services and projects outside managed scope.
• Manage regional vendor relationships and related expenditure.
• Mentor internal teams and project resources across regions.

Skills

Networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, VRRP)

Fortinet & Cisco

Global project delivery

Service ownership & lifecycle

Microsoft 365 / Azure AD / Azure

Leadership & collaboration

AWS / Oracle OCI (desirable)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Fortinet SD-WAN

FortiGate

Azure

M365

AWS

Oracle OCI

Job description

Nufarm in Alsip, IL is seeking an IT Infrastructure Lead – Networking Technologies to own global networking services, define strategy, and drive lifecycle management. Based in North America, you will lead hands-on delivery and mentoring across regions.

You will design LAN/WAN, manage projects, oversee incidents, and partner with security, enterprise architecture, and vendors. The role requires 8+ years in IT infrastructure, Fortinet and Cisco expertise, and global project experience.