Job Description

Description Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Architect to join our IT&D Data Centre and Global Connectivity team. The Platform Manager - Global Connectivity will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, ensuring seamless connectivity, and shaping our network security infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of our digital landscape. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, streamline operations, and support the organization\'s IT infrastructure goals. Roles and Responsibilities: Develop and execute a Global Connectivity strategic roadmap aligned with overall technology and business objectives. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the regional infrastructure platform remains at the forefront of innovation. Design and architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance infrastructure solutions that meet the organization\'s current and future needs. Technical leadership for the establishment and implementation of end-to-end Network infrastructure solutions for the technologies SDWAN, Zero Trust Network Access, Firewall, IDS, IPS and Global Internet. Evaluate and select technology solutions, vendors, and partners that align with the SASE architecture goals. Manage cloud-based security platform including policy enforcement and threat detection. Develop a comprehensive Global Connectivity budget for hardware, software, licensing, maintenance, upgrades, and project management. Define and implement methodology templates across projects thereby simplifying the solutions engineering process and improving the user experience. Collaborate cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for improving network performance and to protect against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Escalation support for troubleshooting and resolution of all network connectivity issues as required by other infrastructure support teams. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and to evaluate and select infrastructure solutions that align with business needs. Execute strategies for the continuous improvement of connectivity platforms, keeping them aligned with business goals. Participate in IT Risk Management initiatives in line with industry and corporate Internal, External Audit and Compliance strategies. Develop, implement, and manage the governance framework for the Global Connectivity platforms. Qualification: Bachelor\'s degree in information technology, computer science or related filed. Proven experience as Network Architect with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in designing and managing Network Infrastructure. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Experience in Silver Peak SDWAN platform and software defined networking (SDN) Proven track record of successful SD-WAN deployments in enterprise-level environments. Strong Knowledge and hands-on experience with Zscaler\' s cloud security platform including Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SASE concepts, principles, and architecture. Proficiency in firewall technologies and solutions, including next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), IPSec VPN and IDS/IPS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Equality At Reckitt, 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. Come and join a team whose purpose is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. All qualified applicants to Reckitt 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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