It&d Solutions Architect

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.

**IT & D**:
In IT&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 seeking an experienced and highly Solution Architect specializing in R&D Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust IT solutions that support the R&D infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of our digital landscape.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute a blueprint for the R&D infrastructure strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall technology and business objectives.
- Execute strategies for the continuous improvement of R&D infrastructure, keeping them aligned with business goals.
- Provide technical leadership for the establishment and implementation of end-to-end R&D infrastructure solutions, including network segmentation with modern technologies such as Identity Services Engine (ISE), DNA Center, Software Defined Access (SDA), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for both LAN and Wireless.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of Technical Architecture Specifications (TAS) for R&D Lab Infrastructure.
- Ensure the availability, security, and performance of critical infrastructure components.

**The experience we're looking for**:

- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related filed.
- Proven experience as Network Architect with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in designing and managing Network Infrastructure.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).
- Strong knowledge of switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VRRP, HSRP, 802.1x, access lists) and routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP).
- In-depth knowledge of Cisco ISE architecture, components, and deployment models.
- Hands-on experience with DNA Center fabric provisioning, automation, and assurance.
- Proficiency in implementing software-defined access (SD-Access) and policy-driven network segmentation and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

**The skills for success**:
Produt Development, system development, Project Management, Programme Management, Design Thinking, Process Automisation, IT Service Management, Innovation Processes, Innovation, User Experience Design, Change Analyst, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Value Analysis, Change Management, Adoption, Technology Adoption Lifecycle, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Outstanding Communication, stakeholder engagement, Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Portfilio Management, Data Governance, Product Compliance, Media Analytics, advertising, Consumer Engagement, Market Value, Market Chain, Data Driven Practices, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Governance.

**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 yo