IT Architect, Network
About The Position
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? Saputo is seeking a Network Architect who is hands-on technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise network, cloud, and SaaS connectivity solutions. The role combines deep technical expertise with delivery ownership, ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing services across on-premises, cloud, and third-party environments. Working closely with internal IT teams, managed service providers, and vendors, the role ensures solutions are both architecturally sound and operationally effective.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on networking expertise (routing, switching, SD-WAN)
- Advanced firewall and security configuration knowledge
- Cloud networking capability (Azure preferred)
- SaaS integration experience
- Deep troubleshooting capability across hybrid environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
- Extensive experience in network engineering and architecture roles
- Shown ability of designing and implementing enterprise solutions
- Strong involvement working with managed service providers
- Gained exposure and experience in multi-site or global environments
- English, both orally and in writing
Nice To Haves
- TOGAF (desirable)
- ITIL awareness (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and cloud
- Develop high-level and low-level designs aligned to standards and business needs
- Participate directly in configuration, deployment, and validation activities
- Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and supportable
- Design and optimize connectivity to cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Integrate SaaS platforms into the enterprise environment
- Implement identity-driven access models (SSO, Conditional Access, Zero Trust)
- Troubleshoot performance across network, cloud, and SaaS layers
- Implement firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and segmentation controls
- Ensure adherence to security policies and compliance requirements
- Remediate vulnerabilities through hands-on configuration changes
- Provide technical direction and oversight to managed service providers
- Review and validate third-party designs and configurations
- Act as escalation point for complex incidents involving suppliers
- Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and service quality
- Provide 3rd line support for critical network issues
- Perform deep technical troubleshooting across complex environments
- Lead root cause analysis and preventative improvements
- Optimize performance, resilience, and cost
- Support end-to-end delivery of network projects
- Participate in design workshops and implementation
- Ensure compliance with architectural standards
- Maintain architecture standards and design patterns
- Identify opportunities to simplify and modernize services
- Drive automation and efficiency
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
