Cybersecurity Architect

Hussmann; Bridgeton (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Hussmann seeks a seasoned Cybersecurity Architect to lead design, implementation, and oversight of security initiatives across IT and OT environments. This role emphasizes manufacturing OT security with strong leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

You will drive threat detection, incident response, and risk assessments while mentoring junior staff and guiding major IT projects. Hybrid schedule in St. Louis region; advanced certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with OT security and manufacturing networks.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Experience leading security architecture projects and mentoring staff.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions across IT and OT.
• Develop and maintain security architecture docs and standards.
• Evaluate and deploy technologies (SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IAM, DLP, DSPM, Zero Trust).
• Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, SOC 2.
• Lead incident response and forensic investigations.
• Design threat detection and prevention systems.
• Perform threat hunting and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with teams to secure infrastructure and workflows.
• Mentor junior staff and lead IT projects.
• Communicate metrics to senior leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity architecture

OT security

NIST

ISO 27001

CMMC

SOC 2

Threat hunting

Incident response

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

firewalls

IAM

DLP

DSPM

Zero Trust

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.

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 (SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IAM, DLP, DSPM, Zero Trust)
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations (NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, SOC 2)
• 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
• Vulnerability Management: Implement and manage vulnerability assessment tools and processes to ensure the security and compliance of IT systems
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards
• Stakeholder Collaboration: 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

• Experience: 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 are highly desirable
• Manufacturing OT: Strong understanding of IEC 62443/Modbus/OPC UA/DNP3; experience with network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero‑trust architectures in OT environments
• Vulnerability Management: Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques
• Leadership: Proven ability to mentor team members
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present monthly metrics to senior leadership

Competencies

• Business Acumen
  • Project Leadership: Lead small cross‑functional projects, considering impact on the entire enterprise
  • Financial Impact: Understand and review contract scope, cost and impact
  • Business Value: Define and identify business value for IT projects with limited oversight
• Technical Acumen
  • Enterprise‑wide Technology Use: Analyze or design technical solutions and their enterprise impacts; manage contract execution from beginning to end without leadership oversight
• Enterprise Thinking
  • Alignment with Organizational Goals: 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
  • Decision Making: Interpret root‑cause problems and propose solutions; proactive recognition of patterns requiring deeper analysis within the function
  • Project Leadership: Lead mid‑sized projects with guidance from leadership; drive alignment between project decisions and customer needs
• Emotional Intelligence
  • Demonstrated Emotional Intelligence: Accurately identify, regulate and understand own emotions and those of others, manage conflict and bring solutions to the table

This St. Louis, MO‑based position is eligible for a hybrid‑remote work schedule (4 days/week in‑office; 1 day/week remote).

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You

• Health Benefits – 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
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
• Paid Time‑Off Benefits – PTO, 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 support, tobacco cessation
• Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment, delivering solutions that meet the demands of modern food retail. 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.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA and 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.