Cybersecurity Architect

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success.

Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

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The Cyber Security Architect is responsible for coordinating and architecting information security initiatives across the organization to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of Swagelok’s information technology resources. This role leads security risk assessments, incident response, and the selection of information security technologies, while serving as a subject matter expert and collaborating with various Swagelok business units on security‑related matters. The Cyber Security Architect works closely with cross‑functional business and IT leaders to achieve business objectives while maintaining a strong security posture.

• Designing Secure Systems:
  Design, build, and oversee an organization’s IT security infrastructure, creating blueprints for robust, layered defenses. Translate security policies into technical, risk‑managed designs—covering network, cloud, and application security—to protect against internal and external threats. Ensure that all solutions are documented and maintained.
• Developing Security Policies:
  Define, document, and enforce security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines that align with business goals and risk tolerance. Translate high‑level business requirements into technical, actionable policies—such as data classification, access control, and incident response plans—that guide the design of a secure infrastructure.
• Security Strategy:
  Develops and updates the cyber security strategy and roadmaps in partnership with the Cyber Security Manager. This will provide guidance and advocacy regarding prioritization of infrastructure investments to improve Swagelok’s IT security posture. Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing education and industry engagement.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
  Identify potential vulnerabilities through security audits, and penetration testing; analyzing threats to prevent data breaches. Ensure the mitigation of identified risks. Act as primary point of contact during major information security incidents.
• Security Tools Implementation:
  Deploying and managing security technologies such as targeted phishing, business email compromise (BEC), firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), data loss prevention (DLP), identity management systems and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Strategic Planning:
  Collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to align security architecture with business objectives, including vendor management and, in some cases, merger/acquisition evaluations. Partner with IT leaders on the principles of Secure by Design to proactively approach cybersecurity controls and principles into technology products and systems from the initial design phase.
• Collaboration and Partnership:
  Maintain a robust partnership between a Cyber Security, Legal counsel, Risk and Data Privacy teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, manage risk, protect brand. Monitor and communicate developments in information security legislation relevant to the organization.
• Develop and Mentor:
  Cultivate a culture of security awareness, and arranging continuing education of associates to ensure security policies are adhered to at all times. Also expected to…