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.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
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We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
Designing Secure Systems: Design, build, and oversees 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 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 principals of Secure by Design to proactively approach to 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 mentor and develop associates in their understanding of security concepts, technical.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
3+ years' experience with information systems and computer security - firewalls, encryption, and network architecture across cloud, network, and application environments.
Knowledge of financial management models to measure financial return and performance, calculate Return On Investment (ROI), Return on Assets (ROA), etc.
Working conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
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Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
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Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
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Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
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Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
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Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
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Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.
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