It&d Manager, Manufacturing Network Architect

We are Reckitt Home to the world s best loved and trusted hygiene health and nutrition brands Our purpose defines why we exist to protect heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner healthier world We are a global team united by this purpose Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene wellness and nourishment a right and not a privilege Information Technology Digital In IT and D you ll be a force for good whether you re championing cyber security defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products Working globally across functions you ll own your projects and process from start to finish with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done And if you re willing to bring your ideas to the table you ll get the support and investment to make them happen Your potential will never be wasted You ll get the space and support to take your development to the next level Every day there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting varied projects with real impact And because our work spans so many different businesses from Research and Product Development to Sales you ll keep learning exciting new approaches About the role We are looking for an experienced IT D Manager Manufacturing Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure and scalable network solutions for our global manufacturing operations The role will focus on integrating IT and OT systems enabling smart manufacturing and supporting Private 5G and Industrial Network transformation Your responsibilities Design and implement secure scalable and resilient network architectures for manufacturing integrating IoT and OT while leveraging technologies like Private 5G SD-WAN SASE ZTNA and SDN to support high availability and hybrid IT OT environments Implement advanced security technologies including Palo Alto firewalls IDS IPS endpoint protection network segmentation and Cisco ISE-based identity services with Software-Defined Segmentation SGT TrustSec Support Zero Trust architecture initiatives by enforcing robust network segmentation identity-based access and application-aware policies Ensure regulatory compliance by aligning network designs and operations with industry standards such as IEC 62443 NIST and corporate security policies Lead the design implementation and optimization of wireless networks including Cisco Wireless and DNA Center to meet quality of service and reliability requirements Provide technical leadership for end-to-end regional infrastructure solutions covering Wireless Switching ISE DNA Center Software-Defined Access SDA and manufacturing-specific use cases Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architectures firewall configurations access policies and change management records Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing security enterprise IT site managers and external vendors to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Manage vendor relationships and contracts including solution evaluations negotiations and selection to ensure best-fit solutions for manufacturing networks Conduct performance analysis and continuous optimization of network infrastructure to enhance security performance scalability and operational efficiency The experience we re looking for Bachelor s degree in information technology Computer Science or a related field Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience as a Network Architect specializing in designing and managing complex network infrastructures Proven track record of integrating IT and OT networks within manufacturing or industrial environments Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert CCIE - preferred Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer PCNSE certification Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls - deployment management and policy implementation Strong knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine ISE including Security Group Tags SGT and TrustSec frameworks Proficient in Cisco Catalyst Switching Wireless including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers DNA Center and Software-Defined Access SDA Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls IDS IPS endpoint protection and OT network segmentation Hands-on experience implementing Software-Defined Access SD-Access and policy-driven network segmentation Familiarity with emerging wireless technologies including Private 5G and IoT connectivity preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders The skills for success OT Network CCNP CCIE Cisco Identity Services Engine ISE Palo Alto Firewalls Wireless LAN Controllers DNAC SDA What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups we support our people at every step of their career journey helping them to succeed in their own individual way We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health and life insurance for all employees globally We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt s potential future successes For eligible roles we also offer short-term incentives to recognise appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt s pay for performance philosophy Equality We recognise that in real life great people don t always tick all the boxes That s why we hire for potential as well as experience Even if you don t meet every point on the job description if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you we still want to hear from you All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age disability or medical condition colour ethnicity race citizenship and national origin religion faith pregnancy family status and caring responsibilities sexual orientation sex gender identity gender expression and transgender identity protected veteran status size or any other basis protected by appropriate law