*job title:* cybersecurity architect
description:
the senior manager - security architecture, network, and ot/iot security drives the secure design of infrastructure and operational technology environments.
* define and maintain the enterprise security reference architecture covering network, endpoint, cloud, and ot domains.
* establish zero-trust and network segmentation standards, ensuring consistent enforcement across it and ot.
* evaluate emerging technologies and guide the adoption of secure architectures (e.g., sase, micro-segmentation, secure connectivity for iot devices).
* own strategy and operations for perimeter, internal, and cloud network security (firewalls, nac, ids/ips, vpn, proxy, ddos, etc.).
* oversee configuration baselines, policy hygiene, and threat detection in coordination with the secops and infra teams.
* collaborate with it infrastructure teams to ensure network performance and security are jointly optimized.
* define network-level controls for vendor access, remote maintenance, and third-party integration.
* develop and maintain security standards for manufacturing systems, control networks, and connected devices.
* implement segmentation and monitoring between it and ot environments to minimize lateral movement.
* partner with plant operations and product engineering to secure plcs, hmis, gateways, and embedded components.
* c coordinate the vulnerability management program for ot and iot assets, including patch strategy, risk acceptance, and compensating controls.
* support secure product lifecycle from factory floor to field deployment — covering firmware signing, device onboarding, and telemetry protection.
* c coordinate incident response playbooks for ot/iot security events with operations and secops teams.
* maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating relevant information to the larger it team as needed.
* protect the company's reputation by keeping information confidential.
* maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
* contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
* comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
* motivate and lead a high-performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members.
* drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company's policies.
required skills and qualifications:
this role requires a strong background in cybersecurity, specifically in the areas of security architecture, network security, and ot/iot security. The ideal candidate will have experience with security frameworks, threat analysis, and mitigation strategies.
* security certifications (e.g., cissp, ceh)
* experience with security frameworks (e.g., nist, iso 27001)
* strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies
* knowledge of ot/iot security best practices
* excellent communication and collaboration skills
benefits:
we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.