IT Infrastructure Lead, Networking Technologies - NA

Requisition
10465
-Posted
- United States

- Alsip

- Information Technology

- Nufarm – Crop Protection

AtNufarm,we’reshaping the future of crop protection and seed technologies to help farmers growa better tomorrow. As part of our Global IT function,we’reseeking 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 theglobal technical domain leader for networking technologies, responsible for the global ownership, strategy, and lifecycle management of Nufarm’sIT networking services. The role is defining technical direction, overseeing network design and implementationactivitiesandadvisingteam members and 3rdparties.

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 andprioritizationat a global level.

Key responsibilities:

Define the end-to-end service roadmap, standards, and architecture for theIT networking domain, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and business strategy.

Design, implement andmaintainLAN and WAN solutions in line with global standards and best practices

Lead troubleshooting,upgrade sand major incident resolution for complex network environments

Manage small to medium infrastructure project send‑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, infrastructurecontractsand related expenditure

Provide guidance and mentoring to internal teams and project resources across regions

Whatyou’llbring:

8+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure services design and implementation

Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technologyor a related discipline

Proven experience in owning and managing IT services or technology domains (service ownership, lifecycle management, roadmap definition)

Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g.BGP, OSPF, VRRP) and enterprise network environments

Strong hands‑on experience with

Fortinetand

Cisco networking technologies.

Atrack recordofsuccessfully implemented,global networking projects based on FortinetSD-WAN and Fortigatefunctionalityand central management.

Solid understanding of Microsoft server environments, Azure AD and Microsoft 365

Experience with AWS or Oracle OCI is desirable

Strong communication, stakeholderengagementandproblem‑solving skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across globally dispersed teams

Why Nufarm?

At Nufarm,you’lljoin aglobalorganisationdriven by purpose,innovation and collaboration. We live ourRARE valuesandONE NUFARMbehaviours, andwe’recommitted 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. Thebase salary range for this position is $126,000to $160,600per year, with actual compensationdeterminedby factors such as location,job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe intotal rewards. Depending on the role, this position may be eligible foradditionalforms of compensation, along with acomprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, andlong‑term success.

Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture.

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.