IT/OT Infrastructure and Security Engineer

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Role Context & Mission

The IT/OT Infrastructure & Security Engineer at Campari Group is a crucial role responsible for ensuring the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of Information Technology and Operational Technology (connected) systems at the local production sites. This position collaborates closely with the Global Infrastructure & Operations and Cyber Security teams to implement and maintain policies and standards while partnering with the site Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure OT equipment adheres to Infrastructure, Network and Cyber Security designs and protocols, coordinating IT/OT Cyber Security and Infrastructure maintenance activities with local production stops and maintenance windows. In addition, overseeing all site IT infrastructure, including communication/server rooms, safeguard network integrity and IT/OT Cyber Security.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Development & Maintenance

• Collaborate with Global Infrastructure & Operations and Cyber Security teams to implement and maintain policies and standards for local IT and OT systems.

• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure OT equipment adheres to Cyber Security protocols, especially concerning interconnectivity with networks.

• Oversee the management of local communication/server rooms and site infrastructure to maintain network integrity and IT/OT Cyber Security.

Cyber Security & Compliance

• Support the deployment and integration of Cyber Security technologies related to Operational Technology (OT), ensuring alignment with global standards.

• Act as the primary point of contact for local discussions with the Global Cyber Security team on vulnerabilities and security incidents related to OT at the site.

• Manage discussions with local Supply Chain teams to articulate Cyber Security risks and track progress on remediation activities.

• Promote and exemplify global cybersecurity and IT/OT best practices, processes, and policies within the local maintenance and engineering community.

Incident Management & SME Support

• Serve as a consultant and contributor in the role of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for significant incidents related to IT infrastructure and networks.

• Collaborate with the Regional Service Manager to ensure alignment with global incident management protocols.

Project Management & Documentation

• Manage local infrastructure refresh projects, coordinating with Engineering and Maintenance teams to minimize disruption and ensure compliance with global standards.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation in Confluence and the asset repository in CMDB for local infrastructure and network systems (IT/OT).

Collaboration & Support

• Act as a liaison between local teams and Global Infrastructure & Operations, Cyber Security and IT Global & Regional Supply Chain CoE, ensuring alignment with global strategies and initiatives.

• Provide guidance and support to local teams on IT and OT infrastructure designs and implementations, promoting adherence to Infrastructure & Operations and Cyber Security standards and protocols.

• Stimulate and facilitate the collection and formalization of local needs and ideas for improvements related to IT/OT technology and processes to be conveyed to global teams.

Skills & Qualifications Required

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in IT/OT infrastructure roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Certified in relevant network technologies, architecture and security, such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, etc.

• Proven experience or knowledge of the following

  • Managing IT/OT infrastructure in a multinational manufacturing environment.

  • Implementing Cyber Security protocols in OT systems.

  • Managing communication/server rooms and site infrastructure.

  • Working with OT technologies such as SCADA, ICS, PLCs, etc.

  • Managing local infrastructure refresh projects.

  • Distributed Control systems (Honeywell, Rockwell, Siemens).

  • Security incident management and response processes, as well as vulnerability management.

  • Vendor and Project management

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in LAN/WAN design, TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, server management, and integration of IPS/IDS for optimal network security.

• Knowledge of OT Cyber Security principles and best practices, including network segmentation and access control.

• Network technologies and topologies (Cable standards) and structured cabling for Copper and Fiber network connections.

• Claroty, Nozomi and SentinelOne or any other Antivirus solution.

Behavioural Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Additional Requirements

• English language fluency is a must. Additional languages are nice to have.

• Primarily located at the Spanish Town Road priority site, with the requirement to travel 50% of the time to alternative production and/or commercial sites within Jamaica.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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