Senior Specialist, Operational Technology

Saputo, Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 107,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance and retirement plan

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. is seeking an OT Infrastructure Specialist to assess, design, implement, and maintain OT network infrastructure across its Canadian plants.

Reporting to the OT Director, the role ensures reliable, secure, standardized infrastructure supporting critical industrial operations across sites. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in industrial networks, OT cybersecurity, and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (see above).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial network infrastructure or OT environments.
• Knowledge of industrial Ethernet, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, segmentation, VPNs, secure remote access.
• Experience with OT cybersecurity, IEC 62443, CPWE, access control, vulnerability management, change control.
• Experience with Cisco industrial networking technologies; OT networking certs are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assess, design, implement, and maintain OT network infrastructure across Canadian plants.
• Develop and maintain OT network architecture, standards, and deployment practices.
• Manage OT network equipment lifecycle including retirement planning.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks in OT environments.
• Collaborate with OT, IT, engineering, operations, vendors, and site teams.
• Coordinate OT-IT integration including iDMZ and remote access.
• Support OT infrastructure projects at operational sites and provide governance.

Skills

OT network design

Industrial Ethernet

Cybersecurity in OT

Project coordination

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering / information technology / automation

Tools

Cisco industrial networking

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows Server

Acronis / Commvault

Visio / AutoCAD

Job description

## Senior Specialist, Operational TechnologyApply: Hybrid: Saint-Laurent, QC: Full time: Posted Today: JR67254At 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. Ready to bring your best?**Overview of the role:***Saputo 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.**Travel requirement: Travel across Canada will be required based on project and operational needs.***How you will make contributions that matter:**• Assess, design, implement, and maintain OT network infrastructure across the Canadian division, including industrial Ethernet networks, switches, firewalls, segmentation, secure remote access, and associated interfaces.• Develop 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.• Manage OT network equipment throughout its full lifecycle, including specification, implementation, configuration, enhancement, maintenance, obsolescence planning, and retirement.• Actively 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.• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of OT network assets, including switches, firewalls, network appliances, communication links, and related infrastructure documentation.• Document and maintain OT network diagrams, change records, support procedures, configuration standards, maintenance practices, and knowledge-sharing material for OT and site teams.• Develop and communicate OT network infrastructure plans, in collaboration with site teams, to support capital planning, budgeting, project prioritization, and execution of the OT roadmap.• Lead or support the delivery of OT infrastructure projects at operational sites, including risk assessment, design reviews, vendor coordination, commissioning support, communication, and stakeholder documentation.• Coordinate 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.• Manage suppliers and service providers to ensure services are delivered according to agreed processes, standards, service levels, contracts, and scheduled performance reviews.• Support incident response, escalation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for OT network-related events, ensuring timely restoration of operations and documenting corrective and preventive actions.• Contribute 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.• Work 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.**You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:**• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, information technology, network infrastructure, automation, or another relevant field.• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial network infrastructure, OT environments, automation systems, or critical infrastructure support.• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure design, industrial Ethernet, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, segmentation, NAT, VPNs, and secure remote access.• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity principles and industrial best practices, including defense-in-depth, IEC 62443, CPWE, access control, vulnerability management, and change control.• Experience with Cisco industrial networking technologies or equivalent platforms; CCNA, CCNP, or relevant OT networking certification is considered an asset.• Good 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.• Good understanding of automation systems and industrial applications, including HMI/SCADA platforms, PLCs, historians, OPC connectivity, and common industrial communication protocols.• Field experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of Visio and AutoCAD is considered an asset.• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with OT, IT, engineering, operations, maintenance, vendors, and site leadership.• High degree of autonomy, rigor, and accountability, with the ability to prioritize work, manage emergencies, and support critical operations.• Bilingual in English and French, both spoken and written.• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.• Willingness to travel across Canada based on business and project needs.*As 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.***We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:**• 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: $106 870$ - $140 270**\\*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.