Cybersecurity Architect

Steelcase is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Architect to join our growing team. The Cybersecurity Architect plays a critical role in protecting Steelcase's global technology ecosystem. This position architects, designs, and builds security controls that safeguard enterprise systems, cloud services, applications, manufacturing environments, and data across the organization. Practitioners lead technical investigations, continuously advance detection and response capabilities, and embed security into modern IT and OT (Operational Technology) environments.

The Cybersecurity Architect works closely with cross functional teams-including Infrastructure, Cloud, Network Engineering, Application Development, Governance/Risk/Compliance, and Manufacturing Technology-to implement secure architectures, automate protections, and proactively reduce organizational risk. This role requires a strong cyber mindset, the ability to analyze complex systems, and the discipline to operate reliably in mission critical environments.

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep curiosity, exceptional technical judgment, and a strong sense of ownership-balancing long term architectural improvements with the operational urgency required to respond to evolving threats. Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization required.

Helping You Thrive By:

* Offering competitive wages and benefits, that support your life both in and out of work

* Providing a flexible hybrid work schedule, meaning we expect the office to be your primary place of work, balanced with choice and control

* Creating continuous learning opportunities to help you grow and upskill

* Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees feel seen, heard and valued - and living it out every day

* Empowering you to make a meaningful impact on people and the planet through your work and Steelcase's ongoing commitment

You'll Support Meaningful Work By:

Designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise security technologies, including:

• Network & Perimeter Security
• Endpoint & Host Security
• Identity, Authentication & Cryptography
• Operational (OT) Security
• Cloud & ZeroTrust Security
• AI & Application Security
• Incident Response & Monitoring
• Threat Hunting & Intelligence
• Vulnerability & Penetration Testing
• Security Governance, Compliance & Risk
• Vendor & Financial Management
• Security Awareness & Culture
• Documentation & Reporting

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience across highly diverse technical areas of cybersecurity.
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Expert level understanding of network, endpoint, cloud and on-premise security and architecture.
• Hands on experience with Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Security Information Event Monitoring (SIEM), Endpoint/Network Detection and Response (EDR/NDR) and modern security automation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical risks clearly to all audience levels.
• Team player with collaboration mindset across engineering, operations, and business functions.
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members.
• Demonstrate adaptability and creativity with an ability to execute quickly while staying organized and professional.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field highly desired.
• Formal relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft AZ-500, SC-100, SANS, and other technology specific certifications.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Strong project management, metric development, and reporting skills.

This position may require work outside of normal business hours including nights, and weekends.

Because this position will be entrusted with sensitive information, high-level system access, and must establish trust and credibility with stakeholders to accomplish their objectives, candidates must maintain the highest ethical standards and integrity in their actions.

Doing better for people and planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

Level: #senior_level

Work Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

Job Functions: #Information_Technology #Cybersecurity