Cybersecurity Architect

Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect with 6+ years of expertise to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of cybersecurity initiatives across our business and manufacturing operations. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. Experience in Operational Technology (OT) is a core requirement. This St. Louis, MO‑based position is eligible for a hybrid‑remote work schedule (4 days per week in office; 1 day per week remote). Responsibilities Architect and implement enterprise‑grade cybersecurity solutions across the IT and OT (manufacturing) environments Develop and maintain security architecture documentation and standards Evaluate and deploy security technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IAM, DLP, DSPM, Zero Trust) Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, SOC2) Lead complex incident response and forensic investigations Design and manage threat detection and prevention systems Perform proactive threat hunting and risk assessments Collaborate with internal teams to architect secure infrastructure Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines Implement and manage vulnerability assessment tools and processes to ensure the security and compliance of IT systems Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment and successful implementation of IT initiatives while embedding security into systems and workflows Qualifications 6+ years of progressive experience in Cybersecurity roles; Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education, professional training and directly related work experience Advanced certifications: CISSP, CISM, or OSCP highly desirable Strong understanding of manufacturing OT (ICS/SCADA systems, PLC networks, industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3) and experience with network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero‑trust architectures in OT environments Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques Proven ability to mentor team members Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present monthly metrics to senior leadership Competencies Business Acumen Lead small cross‑functional projects, considering the impact on the entire enterprise Understand and review contract scope, corresponding cost and impact Define and identify the business value for IT projects/support changes with limited oversight Technical Acumen Analyze or design technical solutions and the impacts of the enterprise, managing contract execution from beginning to end without leadership oversight Enterprise Thinking Align work and decisions with broader organizational goals and strategies; lead efforts to resolve significant problems and serve as primary contact at supervisory and leadership level Interpret root‑cause problems and propose relevant solutions, with a broad understanding of issues and proactive recognition of patterns requiring deeper analysis within the function Lead mid‑sized projects with guidance from leadership and drive alignment between project decisions and customer needs Emotional Intelligence Accurately identify, regulate, and understand own emotions and the emotions of others, manage conflict, and bring solutions to the table Benefits