Manager of IT Network Operations

CF Industries•Northbrook, IL

About The Position

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 and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Requirements

Strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure, SaaS (Software as a Service), Cisco firewalls, routers and switches.
At least 5 years of related professional experience is typically required to complete all essential job functions.
Prior experience supervising staff is required.
Experience with and responsibility for one technology and/or technical function.
Implement new technologies from established vendors

Nice To Haves

Network certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) CompTIA Network+ are desired

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Vendors to understand current product offerings and future direction of network technologies.
Collaborate with all IT Managers and Directors to ensure CF’s networks meet the needs of all IT Product Teams and enable seamless, cross-vertical interoperability
Assesses CF business strategy, long-term enterprise-wide technology standards and develops an appropriate network operating strategy.
Leads a Governance Council of IT leaders to define and approve the network strategy and future project roadmap.
May review and negotiate with vendors.
May also be primary relationships owner with Suppliers.
Managing an insourced or outsourced Network Operations Center.
Design and troubleshoot network infrastructure to mitigate risk
Define enterprise level software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) and related infrastructure.
Design and troubleshoot network configurations and access control rules of cloud networks (e.g. Microsoft Azure) as well as on-premises and hybrid environments.
Design Intrusion Detection and Prevent Systems (IDS/IPS).
Work closely with IT site leads at various locations in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. to ensure network solutions are operating as expected.
Understand and comply with established processes and procedures designed to support internal controls efforts, including Change Control procedures across all modifications to the environment.
Identify to management internal controls deficiencies.
Assess, develops, retains, and recruits IT talent that will support the ongoing needs of the business
Manages and assigns personnel; devises and evaluates the staff's work; and prepares performance evaluations
Coach and mentor subordinates, identifies training needs and recommends development programs.
On call support outside of business hours will be required.
Safety training may also be required.

Benefits

two medical plan options
a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
dental and vision benefits
a well-being incentive program
401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
life and disability insurance
paid time off programs
Flexible Work Arrangements

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