ITandD Manager Manufacturing Network Architect BAU

This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. We are Reckitt Home to the worlds 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. In IT and D, youll be a force for good, whether youre 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, youll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if youre willing to bring your ideas to the table, youll get the support and investment to make them happen.

Your potential will never be wasted. Youll 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, youll keep learning exciting new approaches.About the role

We are looking for a skilled IT&D Manager, Manufacturing Network Architect, to join our IT&D Data Centre and Global Connectivity team. This role focuses on designing and implementing network strategies for manufacturing, delivering secure, scalable solutions that integrate IT and OT systems, support smart manufacturing technologies, and enable Private 5G. The candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership to drive innovation and advance the goals of the Digital Manufacturing Program.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures for digital manufacturing, integrating IoT and OT, while leveraging advanced technologies such as Private 5G, SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA and SDN to ensure high availability and support for edge computing and hybrid IT/OT environments.
• Implement cutting-edge security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and network segmentation, to safeguard OT networks.
• Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure across global manufacturing sites, ensuring seamless integration between IT and OT systems.
• Manage integration of IT and OT networks while maintaining robust security and compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, including IEC 62443 and NIST, for manufacturing environments.
• Conduct and lead regular risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security audits to identify and mitigate IT/OT network risks.
  
  

The experience were looking for

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience as a Network Architect, Proficient in Cisco Catalyst Switching, Wireless (including Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers), DNA Center, and Software-Defined Access (SDA).
• Specializing in designing and managing complex network infrastructures.
• Proven track record of integrating IT and OT networks within manufacturing or industrial environments. (Highly preferred)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - preferred.
• 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

Cisco Wireless, Routing, IE Switches , Cisco Catlayst Switches, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto - Firewall knowledge ,DNA Center, Cisco SDA, IT Network, Network Architecture, SD-Access, Network Segmentation, CCIE, TrustSec SGT

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 Reckitts 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 Reckitts pay for performance philosophy.Equality We recognise that in real life, great people dont always tick all the boxes. Thats why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you dont 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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