IT&D Manager, Manufacturing Network Architect (BAU)
We are looking for a skilled IT&D Manager, Manufacturing Network Architect with 10 to 15 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing network strategies for manufacturing, delivering secure, scalable solutions that integrate IT and OT systems.
Roles and Responsibility
- 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.
- Implement cutting-edge security technologies, including 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.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and security audits to identify and mitigate IT/OT network risks.
- Lead innovation and advance goals of the Digital Manufacturing Program through technical expertise and leadership.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's 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).
- Proven track record of integrating IT and OT networks within manufacturing or industrial environments is highly preferred.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) is 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 is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Perks and Benefits
- 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 offer short-term incentives to recognize, appreciate, and reward outstanding results.
- You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy, equality.
- We recognize that 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; color, 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.
