Job Summary
Come join us, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products .
This opportunity sits within our Taste business unit where we craft unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success
We are currently seeking a Global OT Network Architect to join our Operational Excellence team in Celje, Slovenia OR Barcelona, Spain in an agile/ hybrid capacity. The role will support manufacturing operations, continuous improvement and capital projects.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
In this role, you will lead initiatives to enhance cybersecurity, data availability, digitalization, and productivity across our manufacturing systems. You will play a critical role in optimizing production efficiency through process control and technology improvements, acting as the key interface between Manufacturing Systems, IT services, and various support functions within the Taste Business Unit.
Operations & Project Support (70–100%)
- Manage, implement and maintain OT networks (OMN & PCN): Oversee operations and external integrators, ensure network segmentation, continuity, and lifecycle management, including obsolescence evaluation and upgrade planning.
- Design and implement OT network architecture: Define system architecture, select hardware (servers, switches, routers, NAS), and collaborate with global IT for network integration
- Develop, manage and maintain documentation & knowledge base: Create and update design specifications, diagrams, firewall rules, test protocols, and reference tables for suppliers, software, and ports.
- Ensure security and compliance: Define firewall rules for remote access and data extraction, coordinate software patching, and establish disaster recovery procedures.
- Provide technical support and training: Support commissioning/testing (FAT/SAT), troubleshoot OT devices, manage IT ticket workflows, and train engineers on OT network usage and monitoring.
Continuous Improvement & Digitalization (0–30%)
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: Stay updated on regulations, best practices, and emerging threats; support IT/OT assessments and close gaps for digital projects.
- Digitalization & Architecture: Implement digital architecture guidelines, define system requirements, and determine data connection needs across manufacturing sites.
- Data Integration & Integrity: Troubleshoot software/process issues, ensure data consistency, and integrate large-scale data from multiple sources for business insights.
- OT Network Optimization: Maintain and propose improvements for OT networks to enhance efficiency, reliability, and operational continuity.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Experience in network engineering focused on IT/OT integration.
- Hands-on experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools
- Strong understanding of hardware design and management, including industrial servers, control systems, firewalls, switches, routers, and storage solutions (SAN, NAS).
- Solid knowledge of software and systems, including Microsoft OS (Win10/11, Server), Virtual Machines (Hyper-V, VMware), SQL databases, VLAN configuration, firewall management, and remote access tools.
- Experience in project execution, including requirements definition, scope of work, specifications, testing, and commissioning.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ISA-95, ISA-99, IEC 62443, and 21 CFR Part 11
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to train and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Willingness to travel globally up to 10 - 20%.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Strong affinity for process engineering in a production environment
- Project organizational skills e.g. Prince II
- Familiarity with OT/IT systems; certifications like CCNA, CCNP, CISSP and experience with historians (IP21, OSI PI, Aveva) and OPC-UA/Kepware are advantageous.
Why Join Us?
At IFF, we combine science and creativity to deliver solutions that make a difference. We offer:
- Purpose with Impact: Be part of a mission-driven culture where your work truly makes a difference.
- Inclusive & Diverse Workplace: Join a team that values individuality and fosters collaboration.
- Innovation at Scale: Drive digital transformation in a global manufacturing environment.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest IT/OT integration solutions and advanced digital tools.
- Growth & Development: Access opportunities for learning, career advancement, and personal growth.
- Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being.
#LI-Hybrid, #LI-MP1
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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What We Do
Meet IFF:
We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs.
An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave.
With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same.
Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet.
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