Cybersecurity Architect - Only W2

Position Title: Cybersecurity Architect - Only W2

Location: Columbus, Indiana

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to design, implement, and oversee our cybersecurity strategy and architecture. The candidate will be responsible for creating robust security frameworks, evaluating security risks, and ensuring that our systems, applications, and networks are secure by collaborating with Cummins Cyber Security team and Enterprise architect team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Architect Security Systems: Create security architectures and design solutions to meet both business and security objectives. This includes network, cloud, application, and endpoint security architecture.
• Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to IT infrastructure. Develop strategies to mitigate or manage these risks.
• Security Strategy Development: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the cybersecurity strategy to address internal and external threats, regulatory requirements, and evolving cybersecurity challenges.
• Incident Response & Crisis Management: Lead and support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and recovery efforts for security incidents.
• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence: Ensure that systems are compliant with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Collaboration and Communication: Work cross-functionally with IT, development, and operations teams to ensure secure implementation of projects and solutions. Provide training and guidance on security best practices across departments.
• Security Tools & Technology Implementation: Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption technologies, SIEM) to enhance overall security posture.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, technologies, and regulations. Recommend and implement improvements to the security framework as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• 10 years of experience in IT security and architecture, with a strong focus on designing and implementing security solutions.
• Extensive experience with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and other security technologies.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and frameworks (AWS, Azure, IOT Devices).
• Knowledge of network security, cryptography, risk management, and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Hands-on experience with security operations tools (SIEM, SOAR, DLP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience with security architecture in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of application security best practices and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools.
• Experience with automated security testing and vulnerability scanning tools.