IT Infrastructure Architect

About the Role

Saputo Inc. is seeking a highly skilled IT Infrastructure Architect to join our team. As a key member of our IT organization, you will be responsible for developing technical architecture, managing intake for IT services, and supporting technical architecture governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-level solution architecture that spans multiple work streams, identifying downstream dependencies, conducting solutions and options analysis, and leading 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 IT services.
• 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 organization'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 organization'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 and cheese manufacturer. We are committed to building a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid work environment, advantageous corporate agreements, full range of group insurance benefits, group retirement pension plan with employer contribution, purchase option of company stocks, group RRSP, health and wellness program in the workplace, assistance program for employees and their families, and Saputo products at a discounted price.

Why Join Us

We support employment equity and strive to embed diversity and inclusion in our operations. We invite candidates from all horizons to join our family.