Cybersecurity Architect

Our client, a manufacturing-focused organization, is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to join their team in Bridgeton, Missouri. As a Cybersecurity Architect, you will be part of the organization's IT and security function, supporting secure systems and resilient operations across both IT and manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership, strategic security thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to embed security into systems and workflows.

Job Title: Cybersecurity Architect

Location: St. Louis Metro area

Pay Range: $130,000 - $140,000

What's the Job?

• Architect and implement enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions across IT and manufacturing environments.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, standards, and implementation guidance.
• Evaluate, deploy, and optimize security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IAM, DLP, DSPM, and Zero Trust.
• Lead complex incident response and forensic investigations, including threat detection and prevention design.
• Perform proactive threat hunting, risk assessments, and vulnerability management to strengthen security posture.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity roles with enterprise architecture and technical oversight.
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or OSCP are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and processes, including how to drive remediation and compliance.
• Experience with manufacturing OT environments (ICS/SCADA, PLC networks, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, or DNP3), including network segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust architectures in OT environments, preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to design and oversee cybersecurity architecture that directly protects both IT and manufacturing operations.
• Room to lead threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat hunting with a strategic, enterprise-wide mindset.
• Ability to influence security standards, policies, and guidelines that help teams build secure systems and workflows.
• Chance to collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to align security outcomes with organizational goals.
• Support for continuous learning through mentorship and guidance to junior IT staff.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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