IT Architect, Manufacturing

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.

Overview of the role:

Saputo is seeking an IT Architect, Manufacturing (OT) for an existing opportunity within our organization. Reporting to the IT Director Infrastructure Management & Innovation, the IT Infrastructure Architect is responsible for developing technical architecture, managing intake for I&S, and supporting technical architecture governance. This role drives the intake process from the initial request to high-level analysis and solutioning and is responsible for engaging the right stakeholders for detailed design. In addition, this role develops and maintains architectural standards and documentation for a dynamic growing organization. The IT Infrastructure Architect will perform planning, estimating and roadmap definition for IT initiatives, projects, and new emerging technologies.

As an IT Infrastructure Architect, you will join a team of Technical Architects that will collaborate with other IT functions (i.e., Security, Digital, Core Infrastructure, PMO and Regional Service Delivery Managers) as well as engage with global business stakeholders. The work schedule is four days per week, on-site in Ville Saint‑Laurent or Georgetown, depending on where the person is assigned.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Executing 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 whilst 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., Enterprise, 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Deep expertise in at least two infrastructure domains, with broad knowledge across all domains (e.g., compute, network, security, etc.) with support of the full lifecycle management.
• Strong communication skills written and spoken.
• Strong Knowledge in Cloud platforms.
• 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).
• 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 organisations 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.
• Experience working in a consultant capacity or within an organisations 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 Knowledge in Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Microsoft 365).

Benefits and Perks:

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.
• Paid Parental Leave program.
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
• Training and development programs.
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs.
• Organized activities for employees and their families.
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products.

Salary: $117,560 to $154,300. Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

The incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We support employment equity and strive to embed diversity and inclusion in our operations. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.