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As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?\nOverview of the role:\nSaputo is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist for an existing opportunity within our organization to assess, design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve OT network infrastructure across its Canadian plants. Reporting to the OT Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the reliability, security, standardization, and lifecycle management of OT network environments and related interfaces. The successful candidate will work closely with OT, IT, engineering, automation, maintenance, vendors, and site teams to deliver secure, robust, and scalable infrastructure that supports critical industrial operations.\nTravel requirement: Travel across Canada will be required based on project and operational needs.\nHow you will make contributions that matter:\nAssess, design, implement, and maintain OT network infrastructure across the Canadian division, including industrial Ethernet networks, switches, firewalls, segmentation, secure remote access, and associated interfaces.\nDevelop and maintain OT network architecture, standards, guidelines, and deployment practices aligned with the Saputo OT blueprint, industry best practices, CPWE principles, and applicable regulatory requirements.\nManage OT network equipment throughout its full lifecycle, including specification, implementation, configuration, enhancement, maintenance, obsolescence planning, and retirement.\nActively identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks within OT environments by applying defense-in-depth principles and supporting alignment with IEC 62443 and corporate cybersecurity requirements.\nMaintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of OT network assets, including switches, firewalls, network appliances, communication links, and related infrastructure documentation.\nDocument and maintain OT network diagrams, change records, support procedures, configuration standards, maintenance practices, and knowledge-sharing material for OT and site teams.\nDevelop and communicate OT network infrastructure plans, in collaboration with site teams, to support capital planning, budgeting, project prioritization, and execution of the OT roadmap.\nLead or support the delivery of OT infrastructure projects at operational sites, including risk assessment, design reviews, vendor coordination, commissioning support, communication, and stakeholder documentation.\nCoordinate with Corporate IT, IT Security, and network teams to ensure secure and reliable integration between OT and IT environments, including iDMZ, remote access, managed file transfer, and approved connectivity requirements.\nManage suppliers and service providers to ensure services are delivered according to agreed processes, standards, service levels, contracts, and scheduled performance reviews.\nSupport incident response, escalation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for OT network-related events, ensuring timely restoration of operations and documenting corrective and preventive actions.\nContribute to the development, documentation, and testing of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) plans for OT infrastructure, with a focus on operational resilience and safe recovery.\nWork with project engineers, automation teams, engineering, maintenance, and operations to provide governance, technical guidance, and OT infrastructure deliverables for site capital projects and operational improvements.\n\nYou are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in computer engineering, information technology, network infrastructure, automation, or another relevant field.\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial network infrastructure, OT environments, automation systems, or critical infrastructure support.\nStrong knowledge of network infrastructure design, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, segmentation, NAT, VPNs, and secure remote access.\nKnowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial best practices, including defense-in-depth, IEC 62443, CPWE, access control, vulnerability management, and change control.\nExperience with Cisco industrial networking technologies or equivalent platforms; CCNA, CCNP, or relevant OT networking certification is considered an asset.\nGood understanding of virtualization and server infrastructure in OT environments, including VMware, Azure Local, Hyper-V, Windows Server, backup systems such as Acronis or Commvault, and related infrastructure services.\nGood understanding of automation systems and industrial applications, including HMI/SCADA platforms, PLCs, historians, OPC connectivity, and common industrial communication protocols.\nField experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of Visio and AutoCAD is considered an asset.\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with OT, IT, engineering, operations, maintenance, vendors, and site leadership.\nHigh degree of autonomy, rigor, and accountability, with the ability to prioritize work, manage emergencies, and support critical operations.\nBilingual in English and French, both spoken and written.\nValid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.\nWillingness to travel across Canada based on business and project needs.\nAs part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.\nWe support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:\nGenerous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance\nGroup retirement plan with employer contribution\nTelemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families\nEmployee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match\nPaid Parental Leave program\nPaid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off\nOpportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA\nTraining and development programs\nSaputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs\nOrganized activities for employees and their families\nAdvantageous discounts on Saputo products\nSalary: $106 870$ - $140 270\n*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.\nSTATEMENT ON AI\nAll applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.\nArtificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.\nArtificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.\n__________________________________________________________ ______________________________\nIn Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.\nThe material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only. All open jobs offered by Saputo Inc. and all companies, corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and other entities controlled by Saputo Inc. (collectively, “Saputo”) on Saputo's web site are subject to specific job skill requirements. The job skill requirements, qualifications, and preferred experience are determined by a Saputo subsidiary, office or department, and all positions are subject to local prevailing employment laws and restrictions. This would include immigration laws pertaining to work authorization requirements and any other applicable government permissions or compliance. The materials on this site are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained on this site or in any referenced links. While Saputo attempts to update this site on a timely basis, the information is effective only as of the time and date of posting. Strict confidentiality will be observed at all times. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence.\nWe support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. 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