Senior IT/OT Infrastructure Engineer

Who are we?

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity:

We are now seeking a Systems Engineer to be the face of Digital & IT on site – someone who can own issues end‑to‑end, strengthen our IT/OT security posture, and confidently support a modern manufacturing environment.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based role where you will take accountability for the stability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations.

You will work closely with OT automation teams, central IT, and external vendors to ensure IT/OT environments are robust, secure, and aligned with best practice, particularly the Purdue model of network segregation.

This role suits someone who is comfortable taking initiative, calling out risk, and driving issues to resolution rather than waiting to be directed.

What you'll do:

• Be the on‑site Digital & IT lead at the Swanbank facility, managing incidents, escalations, and stakeholder expectations.
• Support and maintain networking, compute, and virtual infrastructure, including Cisco, Windows Server, and VMware.
• Lead IT/OT security improvements, including:

• Active Directory hardening
• Firewall and network segmentation improvements
• Alignment to the Purdue IT/OT model

• Partner with OT teams to maintain strong operational boundaries while enabling manufacturing outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate third‑party vendors and MSPs to ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Lead and contribute to infrastructure and security projects, identifying risks and driving solutions.
• Confidently call out issues, risks, and constraints, ensuring they are addressed early and effectively.

Ingredients for Success:

From refreshing favourites like Maximus to high-energy icons like V Energy, great brands start with the right ingredients, and so do great people in this role, we are looking for a mix of:

• Experience working in, or supporting, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of converged IT/OT infrastructure and network segregation.

• Working knowledge of the Purdue model. (Highly desirable)
• Strong technical capability across:
• Cisco networking
• Windows Server & Active Directory
• VMware / virtual infrastructure
• A self‑starter mindset, someone who takes ownership and drives outcomes.
• Confidence to challenge, escalate, and communicate risk when required.
• Proven experience coordinating work across internal teams and external vendors.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, accountable, and delivery‑focused.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and unplanned issues.
• Calm, confident communicator who can engage operational and technical stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of a landmark manufacturing facility from an enterprise‑grade technology perspective.
• Play a critical role in shaping secure, modern IT/OT environments.
• Exposure to large‑scale infrastructure, security, and manufacturing initiatives across ANZ.
• Grow your career, we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world.
• Quarterly product allowance to spend at our staff shop.
• Drive transformation and innovation in a future-fit operating model.
• Generous incentive program for all of our permanent employees.
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Birthday leave – enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave.
• Work in a culture that values diversity, collaboration and growth.
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognise that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.