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# Staff Cybersecurity Architect

- **Company:** Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
- **Location:** Erie, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,800 - $149,300
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Wireless LAN, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Software Design Patterns, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Internet Security, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Togaf, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-cybersecurity-architect-erie-pa--3648a32e-e949-4e43-a12f-6ae26660f265

## About the Role

Internet Security, Network Security, Internet Security, Security Architecture, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Security Analysis, Cloud Computing, Architectural Analysis, Risk Analysis, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

 * 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including significant network security architecture experience.
 * Strong knowledge of security frameworks, architecture methodologies, LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN, segmentation, Zero Trust, cloud networking, IAM, perimeter security, and secure remote access.
 * Experience developing assessments, gap analyses, roadmaps, firewall designs, and network security controls.
 * Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and execution skills.
 * Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, Cisco, or Fortinet.

Technical Experience Preferred:

 * Cisco Secure Client / Cisco Secure Access
 * Fortinet platforms and perimeter firewalls
 * AWS networking and security controls
 * Network segmentation, Zero Trust, and OT/ICS architecture
 * OT environments and AI experience

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to advise the CISO, assess current network security architecture, define target-state designs, and guide secure, scalable implementation across IT and OT environments.

This role requires deep expertise in network security, cloud and perimeter technologies, segmentation, and practical architecture patterns that enterprise teams can implement and operate., Architecture Assessment and Strategy:

 * Assess IT and OT network security architectures and identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
 * Partner with business, infrastructure, cloud, and networking teams to define requirements and priorities.
 * Develop and maintain a risk-based network security roadmap aligned to business and cybersecurity strategy.

Network Governance & Design:

 * Establish network security standards, reference architectures, and approved design patterns.
 * Design secure on-premises, cloud, and hybrid network architectures.
 * Define segmentation, Zero Trust, remote access, DNS, perimeter, and cloud networking patterns.
 * Review network designs to ensure alignment with security standards and target-state architecture.

Implementation Oversight:

 * Guide implementation of approved network security architectures across projects.
 * Validate that security controls are implemented and operating effectively.
 * Support migration from current-state to target-state architectures.
 * Provide technical leadership to engineers, project teams, and architects.

Collaboration & Communication:

 * Serve as a liaison between security leadership, architecture, infrastructure, cloud, networking, and business teams.
 * Present assessments, recommendations, and roadmaps to leadership.
 * Promote security-by-design and drive recommendations through adoption.