IT&D Solution Architect, Manufacturing Technology

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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 seeking an experienced and highly skilled Manufacturing Solution Architect for IT/OT Hosting Infrastructure, you will lead the design and deployment of resilient IT/OT solutions crucial to supporting our manufacturing operations. Your focus will be leveraging your expertise in IT/OT hosting infrastructure, backup solutions, and cybersecurity to ensure compliance frameworks such as NIST, IEC Additionally, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating compute workloads, automating provisioning, and adhering to Agile methodologies. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, streamline operations, and support the organization's IT infrastructure goals.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop a strategic plan for IT/OT hosting infrastructure and cybersecurity, ensuring it is modern, cost-effective, and meets the business's evolving needs.
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints and documentation for IT/OT infrastructure and alignment of solutions with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between infrastructure solutions, Industrial Automation systems, and business objectives.
• Design and deploy virtualization solutions for IT/OT hosting infrastructure utilizing industry-leading technologies like VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, and Nutanix. Orchestrate compute workloads and automate infrastructure resource provisioning and management to achieve optimal resource utilization and performance.
• Champion OT cybersecurity best practices, for virtualized environments, including access controls, patches, updates ensuring compliance with NIST and IEC 62443 frameworks, and implement network segmentation strategies to mitigate security risks.
• Implement robust OT cybersecurity measures to protect manufacturing operations from cyber threats and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive backup strategy and recovery plans and Disaster Recovery for critical manufacturing applications.
• Design and implement a DevOps pipeline to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing IT/OT, continuously seeking opportunities to improve efficiency and security. (Combines points about staying updated)
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within the manufacturing IT/OT environment.
• Lead initiatives to evaluate, pilot, and implement new technologies related to IT/OT infrastructure and security.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience as an Infrastructure/Solution Architect specializing in designing and managing Windows, storage, and virtualization technologies.
• Proven track record in supporting manufacturing environments or similar high-tech fields.
• Expertise in IT/OT solution architecture with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and resiliency.
• Proficiency in IT/OT infrastructure technologies such as virtualization, containerization, and cloud computing.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server operating systems (2019, 2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, and related technologies.
• Strong expertise in virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Hyper-V, and their integration technologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of OT cybersecurity best practices and compliance frameworks (NIST, IEC
• Experience with Industry 4.0 principles and their application in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with industrial automation protocols and systems (preferred).
• Knowledge of network segmentation strategies and tools for secure OT integration.

The skills for success

On-prem migration, architecting, designing, azure, vmware, IT/OT

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.

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