> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4617423-network-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4617423-network-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** CF Industries - **Location:** Northbrook, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,400 - $156,800 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Architecture, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://cfindustries.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/NorthbrookIl/Network-Architect_R0008448/apply ## About the Role * BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions. * Network certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Azure certifications - associate level or higher are required. * 10 or more years of related professional work experience is required to complete all essential job functions. * Experience of and participation in the change process, attending change board as a service desk or service management representative. * Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and to collaborate with site leads to deliver against the organizations service goals in a deadline-oriented environment. * Excellent oral and written communication skills with organization and time management skills. ## Description The Network Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and evolving the enterprise network architecture across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, providing technical leadership for LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, SD-WAN, VPN and cloud networking technologies. This role defines network standards and reference architectures that ensure secure, resilient, scalable, and highly available connectivity, including Cisco networking, SD-WAN, Microsoft Azure networking, cloud routing, VPN, load balancing, firewalls, and network segmentation. The Network Architect partners with Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, application teams, and service providers to integrate network services across the enterprise while driving network modernization and automation., * Design and troubleshoot enterprise level on-premises, hybrid, and cloud networks for the purpose of maximizing performance, security, and reliability (e.g. firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, controllers, and vendor appliances) * Define and promote enterprise level standards and guidelines that guide the design of network technology solutions across the enterprise Infrastructure * Leads enterprise level projects with minimal supervision and guidance * Design and troubleshoot enterprise level operational technologies that interact with the manufacturing control systems for the purpose of maximizing performance, security, and reliability * Design Intrusion Detection and Prevent Systems (IDS/IPS). * Works closely with IT site leads at various locations to ensure network and security solutions are operating as expected * Monitors performance of network Infrastructure. Provide and implement recommendations for improvement. * 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 * Researches and evaluates new products, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the enterprise. Provides technical consulting to management that may result in the selection, installation, and support of enterprise-wide Infrastructure * Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced team members. * Participates in On-Call rotation for after-hours support.