IT/OT Infrastructure Architect

IT/OT Infrastructure Architect
New-Indy Containerboard (NICB) is a privately owned manufacturer and supplier of containerboard and corrugated packaging, formed in 2012 as a joint venture between The Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis). With approximately 2,000 employees and operations spanning from Southern California to the coasts of the Carolinas, NICB operates four paper mills, including three that use 100% recycled fiber and one that produces high-performance virgin linerboard. NICB combines diverse manufacturing capabilities with a commitment to quality, customer service, and environmentally conscious manufacturing.

Supporting these interconnected operations requires resourceful, dynamic people, dependable technology, and forward-thinking solutions. We’re seeking a hands-on IT/OT Infrastructure Architect to strengthen the critical infrastructure that supports our business. If you thrive on complex technical challenges and enjoy bridging hands-on engineering with technical leadership, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Description:
This role combines hands-on engineering with architectural oversight, ensuring infrastructure solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with business objectives across NICB’s 24/7/365 manufacturing facilities in North America.

The ideal candidate will directly perform and lead complex infrastructure work, coordinate projects, provide technical direction, and mentor team members. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and continuously improving infrastructure solutions across NICB’s enterprise IT and OT environments.

Key responsibilities: IT Networking (30%), End-User Compute (30%), Technical Leadership (25%), and Server Management, including backup and recovery (15%).