Industrial Network Architect Lead

This role is a challenging opportunity to lead the design and implementation of secure and scalable network solutions for global manufacturing operations.

• 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.

• 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.

We offer a range of benefits that include inclusion at the heart of everything we do, supporting 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.

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.