IT Infrastructure Lead, Networking Technologies - NA

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

Grow a Better Tomorrow with Nufarm

At Nufarm, we’re shaping the future of crop protection and seed technologies to help farmers grow a better tomorrow. As part of our Global IT function, we’re seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Lead – Networking Technologies to join our team based in Alsip, Illinois, supporting both regional and global infrastructure initiatives.

About the role:

This role acts as the global technical domain leader for networking technologies, responsible for the global ownership, strategy, and lifecycle management of Nufarm’s IT networking services. The role is defining technical direction, overseeing network design and implementation activities and advising team members and 3rd parties. This includes both hands‑on technical work and leadership responsibilities across networking projects. Based in North America, the role also manages the regional infrastructure lifecycle in close collaboration with the Global Infrastructure Team and managed service providers, while contributing to infrastructure demand evaluation and prioritization at a global level.

Key responsibilities:

• Define the end-to-end service roadmap, standards, and architecture for the IT networking domain, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and business strategy.
• Design, implement and maintain LAN and WAN solutions in line with global standards and best practices
• Lead troubleshooting, upgrades and major incident resolution for complex network environments
• Manage small to medium infrastructure projects end‑to‑end, including hands‑on delivery where required
• Support infrastructure architecture and design reviews to ensure alignment with enterprise standards
• Provide L2 support for infrastructure services and projects outside managed service scope
• Manage regional vendor relationships, infrastructure contracts and related expenditure
• Provide guidance and mentoring to internal teams and project resources across regions

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure services design and implementation
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline
• Proven experience in owning and managing IT services or technology domains (service ownership, lifecycle management, roadmap definition)
• Proven experience delivering regional or global IT infrastructure projects
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF, VRRP) and enterprise network environments
• Strong hands‑on experience with Fortinet and Cisco networking technologies.
• A track record of successfully implemented, global networking projects based on Fortinet SD-WAN and Fortigate functionality and central management.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft server environments, Azure AD and Microsoft 365
• Experience with AWS or Oracle OCI is desirable
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across globally dispersed teams

Why Nufarm?

At Nufarm, you’ll join a global organisation driven by purpose, innovation and collaboration. We live our RARE values and ONE NUFARM behaviours, and we’re committed to safety, inclusion and developing our people while delivering technology solutions that support our global business.

What we offer:

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets. The base salary range for this position is $126,000 to $160,600 per year, with actual compensation determined by factors such as location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total rewards. Depending on the role, this position may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and long‑term success.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.