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At Saputo Inc., we're committed to excellence and innovation in the dairy industry. As a leading global dairy processor, we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

About the Role

The IT Infrastructure Architect will play a key role in developing technical architecture, managing intake for I&S, and supporting technical architecture governance. This role will drive the intake process from initial request to high-level analysis and solutioning, engaging the right stakeholders for detailed design. Additionally, this role will develop and maintain architectural standards and documentation for a dynamic growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute intake processes for technical architecture, including requirements gathering, consulting with other specialists, investigation of solutions, and high-level design.
• Build trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with peer architect/SMEs/specialist based on strong technology expertise and leverage them to gather insights concerning on-going/upcoming project initiatives.
• Develop high-level solution architecture that may span multiple work streams while identifying downstream dependencies, conduct solutions and options analysis, and lead proof of concepts.
• Consult, develop estimates (e.g., time, resources required, cost) for projects and support with planning.
• Consult, develop, manage, and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures, and documentation repository.
• Conduct architectural reviews and facilitate review meetings; review technical architecture developed by others and ensure alignment to standards; support technical architecture governance processes and meetings.
• Maintain technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with architects from other IT functions (e.g., Digital, Security, Applications etc..).
• Conduct research to identify potential solutions, future trends and innovations in technology, and assess applicability to I&S.
• Provide subject matter expertise on technical architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Info Systems, related field or equivalent experience.
• 8 years' progressive work experience focused on architecting, designing and implementing infrastructure systems.
• 3-5 years' experience in a senior IT network role.
• 3-5 years working within the OT domain; either in a consultant capacity or as part of an organisation's internal OT function.
• Deep expertise in at least two IT/OT infrastructure domains, with broad knowledge across all domains (e.g., Network Architecture, Inventory Gathering, Situational Review, Endpoint Protection, Policy & Governance, Standards, compute, network, storage, backup's, disaster recovery and security, etc.) with support of the full lifecycle management. From planning to implementation & maintenance.
• Experience working in a consultant capacity or within an organisation's OT environment to establish IT/OT roadmaps to a target Architecture.
• Experience leading an assessment or evaluation of an IT/OT environment to include execution of the assessment, analysis of results, and formulation of a final report for dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Minimum Cisco CCNA required, CCNP Certified is preferred or at least relevant qualifications from another.
• Experience with security solutions such as DDoS, IPS, PCI compliance.
• Strong communication skills written and spoken.
• Strong Knowledge in Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Microsoft 365).
• Strong analytical skills (quantitative and iterative), coupled with strong ability to produce detailed technical documentation at both high level and detailed design.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., TOGAF).
• Knowledge of IT security management practices and relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP).

About Us

Saputo Inc. is a leading global dairy processor with a rich history and a commitment to excellence. We're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. We strive to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.