Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

As the Sr. Manager of Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company’s cybersecurity landscape. Reporting to our CISO, you will define and drive the cybersecurity architecture, technical vision, and long-term strategy for cybersecurity controls across both cloud and on-premises environments. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology initiatives, champion modern cybersecurity practices, and ensure our systems and data remain resilient against evolving threats. Your team will consult with technology partners to deliver secure solutions and will design, implement, and operate key cybersecurity solutions.

This position requires both the ability to tactically focus on evaluating key technology projects and managing cybersecurity solutions, as well as strategically focus on the overall cybersecurity architecture roadmap. Candidates must be highly analytical, technically competent, and naturally collaborative.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with key IT leaders and SMEs to provide clear written and verbal direction on cybersecurity architecture and risk management for network, system, cloud, operational technology, and other key enterprise ecosystems.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity architecture artifacts (models, patterns, templates, and standards) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations.
• Collaborate with key Cybersecurity and IT leaders to develop a long-term cybersecurity strategy and roadmap based on business priorities and industry-best cybersecurity practices.
• Participate in security assessments of existing and prospective vendors, especially those with which the organization shares confidential data.
• Managing existing and future contractual relationships with technology and service providers. This includes working to address support issues, contract management, regular touchpoints, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Lead cybersecurity engineers focused on evaluating, designing, implementing, and maintain cybersecurity solutions for the company.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent working experience.
• 10+ years IT/Cybersecurity architecture and engineering experience
• Proven experience leading and coordinating large-scale cybersecurity solution deployments
• Strong technical knowledge of solutions securing network, system, cloud, and operational technology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels and explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with a commitment to delivering results
• Understanding of various operating systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux, etc.).
• Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, GDPR)
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Relevant certifications such as the GIAC are preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.

Travel Required

  None

 Minimal

  Estimated  10%-25%

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.