Job Description

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
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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
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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 62443.


Your responsibilities
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• 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.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in manufacturing IT/OT, continuously seeking opportunities to improve efficiency and security.
The experience we're looking for
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• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of 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 62443).
• Experience with Industry 4.0 principles and their application in manufacturing environments.
The skills for success
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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
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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
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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.