IT Secuirty & Systems Architect

AgroLiquid is seeking an IT Security & Systems Architect to support and strengthen the security of our systems, infrastructure, and data. This is a fully onsite role based in St. Johns, Michigan (remote is not available for this position). As a smaller, team-oriented organization, this role requires strong collaboration across teams. Success in this position means building relationships, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, and being present to support day-to-day operations. You will work closely with multiple teams across the business, gaining visibility and influence in how security supports company growth. This role is ideal for someone who values collaboration, ownership, and being a key contributor. Top Key Responsibilities: Security & Access: Oversee system security and access, including user accounts, devices, and network configurationsOperations Monitoring: Maintain and monitor security tools such as endpoint protection, IAM systems, and cloud security platformsIncident Response: Respond to and triage security alerts, including coordinating incident response, escalation, communications, documentation, initial containment, post incident actions, and lessons learned.Vulnerability Management: Maintain cybersecurity roadmap inputs for vulnerability management, asset management, configuration standards, system hardening, technical controls, and security program maturity.Asset & Configuration Management: Evaluate, assess, recommend, design, deploy, and govern current and future technology architecture to improve user experience, expand security controls, and support integration needs.User Experience: Lead security awareness training and help build a culture of security across the organization. Partner with internal teams and external vendors to support secure operations and ongoing improvements What We Offer: We provide a complete compensation package to our employees that supports them from employment to retirement. We offer: Base Salary that accurately captures the skills, experience and goals of the candidate, Bonus opportunitiesHealth, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Flexible Spending401K retirement plan with employer contributionPaid time off/holidaysTuition Program to support continued learningTraining and DevelopmentIncentive Trip to Hawaii What were looking for: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience7+ years of cybersecurity / IT security experienceIncident response leadership or strong incident coordination experienceAbility to read and interpret security logs and alertsExperience with EDR, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), or Extended Detection and Response (XDR)Experience with vulnerability management tools and processesExperience with network security concepts and enterprise network environmentsExperience with disaster recoveryExperience with Microsoft Entra / identity administrationExperience with Group Policy Objects (GPOs) / secure endpoint configurationExperience with NIST and CIS control implementation or operational supportSystem hardening / secure baseline / configuration management experienceWillingness to be onsite daily in St. Johns, MI and actively engage with team membersAbility to travel up to 10% as needed Our company culture is guided by our five core values: Authentic, Passionately Engaged, Servant Leader, Committed to Greatness and Humbly Confident. This creates an environment of empowerment, autonomy and collaboration. If these values align with your intrinsic needs, AgroLiquid is the place for you!