Senior Specialist, Operational Technology

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. 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…