Cybersecurity Architect

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems de México S. A. de C. V.; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 104,578 - 141,928; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retention Bonus

Paid Time-Off

Educational Assistance

Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Hussmann seeks a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of cybersecurity across IT and OT in manufacturing. The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong OT/ICS knowledge, and a track record of cross-functional leadership. The position is based in St.

Louis, MO, with a hybrid work schedule. You will drive security architecture, standards, and incident response, mentoring staff and partnering with senior leaders to embed security across

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with emphasis on IT/OT environments.
• Advanced certifications: CISSP, CISM, or OSCP highly desirable
• Strong understanding of ICS/SCADA, Modbus/OPC UA, and OT network segmentation
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing
• Ability to mentor IT staff and lead cross-functional projects

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale cybersecurity solutions for IT and OT environments.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation and standards.
• Evaluate and deploy security technologies (SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IAM, DLP, DSPM, Zero Trust).
• Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, and related regulations.
• Lead complex incident response and forensic investigations.
• Design threat detection, risk assessment, and vulnerability management programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Develop and enforce security policies and governance across the organization.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

OT/ICS security

Incident response

Threat hunting

Security architecture

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Firewalls

IAM

DLP

DSPM

Zero Trust in OT

Job description

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 & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Retention Bonus Play – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation
• Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status and will begin the first day of the month following your start date

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment—delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing—being a trusted partner relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com. Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.