Senior Enterprise Network Architect

CF Industries Holdings; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries seeks a Network Architect to design and evolve the enterprise network across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will lead initiatives involving LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, firewalls, and cloud networking, partnering with Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and app teams to modernize and automate.

The role requires Cisco networking expertise, Azure networking knowledge, and 10+ years of experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field is required.
• Network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Microsoft Azure certifications (associate or higher) are required.
• 10+ years of related professional work experience are required.
• Experience with change processes and working with cross-functional teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot enterprise on-premises, hybrid, and cloud networks for performance, security, and reliability.
• Define and promote enterprise standards guiding network solutions across the enterprise.
• Lead enterprise-level projects with minimal supervision.
• Design and troubleshoot OT networks interfacing with manufacturing control systems.
• Design IDS/IPS to enhance security posture.
• Collaborate with IT site leads to ensure network/security solutions operate as expected.
• Monitor network infrastructure performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with change control processes across the environment.
• Research and evaluate new products and technologies for enterprise use.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

BS/BA in related field

CCNA

CCNP

Azure certifications

10+ years of experience

Tools

Cisco networking

SD-WAN

Azure networking

VPN

Job description

CF Industries seeks a Network Architect to design and evolve the enterprise network across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will lead initiatives involving LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, firewalls, and cloud networking, partnering with Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and app teams to modernize and automate.

The role requires Cisco networking expertise, Azure networking knowledge, and 10+ years of experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.