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# Cybersecurity Architect

- **Company:** The Judge Group
- **Location:** Maryland Heights, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Modbus, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, OPC Unified Architecture, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Operational Systems, Industrial Software
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3b849137-c794-4757-9d26-19ebf0f543e6

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to design and strengthen security across enterprise IT and manufacturing Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role requires hands-on cybersecurity architecture experience and a strong understanding of industrial systems, including ICS/SCADA environments, network segmentation, and OT security., * 6+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including security architecture, engineering, or similar responsibilities.

 * Hands-on experience securing Operational Technology (OT) or manufacturing environments.
 * Strong knowledge of ICS/SCADA systems, PLC networks, and industrial network architecture.
 * Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, and DNP3.
 * Experience with network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, and Zero Trust architecture.
 * Experience designing or implementing enterprise cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, or DSPM.
 * Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, or SOC 2.
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical, manufacturing, and business teams.
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 * CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or similar cybersecurity certification.
 * Experience leading cybersecurity projects or mentoring technical team members.

## Description

* Design and implement cybersecurity architecture across enterprise IT and OT/manufacturing environments.
 * Develop security architecture standards, documentation, policies, and technical requirements.
 * Architect and support security technologies including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IAM, DLP, IDS/IPS, DSPM, and Zero Trust solutions.
 * Design secure OT networks using segmentation, firewalls, monitoring, and threat-prevention controls.
 * Lead vulnerability management, risk assessments, threat detection, and proactive threat-hunting activities.
 * Support complex cybersecurity incidents and forensic investigations.
 * Ensure security controls align with frameworks and requirements such as NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, and SOC 2.
 * Partner with infrastructure, manufacturing, business, and vendor teams to embed security into systems and projects.
 * Lead cybersecurity initiatives from design through implementation and provide technical guidance to other IT team members.