Cybersecurity Architect - Remote

FormativGroup • St. Louis, MO

6d • $95 - $105 • Remote

About The Position

FormativGroup is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Architect for a consulting assignment focused on strengthening cybersecurity in a manufacturing environment. The role designs and develops security architectures, standards, and risk mitigation approaches across corporate IT, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational technology (OT). The work addresses network and cloud security while accounting for production uptime, connected devices, industrial networks, and supply chain exposure.

The architect collaborates with IT, OT, infrastructure, engineering, and business stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities, define appropriate controls, and align security practices with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. The role takes a practical, risk-based approach that balances cybersecurity controls with operational reliability and translates security risks into actionable architectural decisions.

This is a remote role in the United States, with St. Louis, Austin, or New York City preferred. The role requires onsite attendance during the first week and intermittently; travel is not open for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Estimated hourly compensation is $95–$105. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentives, and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, including enterprise security architecture and solution design.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security, and enterprise security architecture.
• Experience securing industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to collaborate across IT, OT, engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders.
• Experience developing security standards, identifying vulnerabilities, managing risk, and addressing applicable security or regulatory requirements.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to security considerations for connected industrial devices and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with manufacturing supply chain cybersecurity challenges.
• Experience evaluating new security technologies for enterprise or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise cybersecurity architectures aligned with business goals and security best practices.
• Establish security frameworks, policies, standards, and technical guidelines for IT and OT environments.
• Develop cybersecurity roadmaps, reference architectures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Work with IT, OT, infrastructure, engineering, and business teams to identify vulnerabilities and implement security controls.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and support security practices that protect manufacturing operations and business continuity.
• Communicate standards, priorities, and recommendations clearly and translate security risks into actionable architectural decisions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed