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.
• Execute strategies for continuous improvement, aligning regional infrastructure platforms with evolving business goals and technology trends.
• Define and implement standardized methodology templates across projects to streamline engineering processes and improve team productivity.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, proactively identifying innovations applicable to manufacturing networks.
• Perform regular assessments of infrastructure and product performance, identifying and driving necessary improvements.

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

Product 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, Portfolio 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 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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