Network Administrator III

Function:

Major Responsibilities

Configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure equipment, applications, and databases for the purpose of maximizing performance, security, and reliability. Examples include physical and virtualized servers, backup systems, phones, radios, site security cameras and access badging, and Active Directory.

Support users and user groups on all aspects of user-reported problems, including software, hardware, and peripheral equipment. This level of support requires subject matter expertise across different applications.

Manage issues utilizing established tracking processes, including recording issues, initial troubleshooting, assignment and escalation, and closure and follow-up through resolution.

Participate in site safety programs, emergency response, and turnaround execution.

Provide on-call and after-hours support for site users.

Administer and support site server infrastructure and associated services, including physical and virtual servers, operating systems, storage, backup and recovery, identity services, and integrations with manufacturing and operational technology environments.

Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, patching, configuration, and lifecycle requirements, coordinating escalation and remediation with internal teams and third-party service providers when necessary.

Supervisory Relationships

Position Reports To: Supervisor, Site IT

Subordinate Positions: None

Incumbent Attributes

Education: Bachelor’s degree (Information Technology/Computer Science) or its equivalent in a related field is typically preferred. Network certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+ are desired.

Years of experience: 5+ Years of related professional work experience may be preferred to complete all essential job functions.

Other unique job relevant attributes: Strong foundational knowledge in information technology, including Cisco equipment and Windows servers. Knowledge about software defined networks (SD-WAN) preferred. Knowledge about Microsoft’s Azure cloud / M365 environment preferred. On-call and support outside of business hours may be required. Safety training may be required.

Position Scope/Contribution

Breadth of Scope: Scope is within the Enterprise Information, Information Technology, and Operational Technology. May work across or interact /coordinate with multiple functions.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in-writing, in an easily understood, authoritative, and actionable manner.

Complexity: Applies technical and analytical thought processes to unique and novel challenges.

Decision Making Authority: Decisions are governed by established policies and procedures within normal job duties based on prior similar situations and precedents. Seeks guidance and decision-making from manager for exceptions.

Financial Accountability: Decisions made do not impact profit or loss financials.

Strategic Influence: Does not impact strategic and operational planning and execution.

FMLA:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.

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