Vice President – Chief Information Security Officer, CISO
Hillenbrand
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cincinnati • Montana, New Jersey, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
CloudCyber SecurityERP
About the role
- Develop and execute the global information security strategy aligned to business objectives and risk appetite.
- Provide quarterly cybersecurity updates to the Audit Committee and Executive Management Team.
- Establish security governance, policies, and standards consistent with leading frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS).
- Oversee enterprise risk assessments and maintain a risk-based roadmap for continuous improvement.
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of all security technologies and controls including endpoint protection, identity & access management, SIEM/SOC operations, cloud security, vulnerability management, and network security.
- Ensure proactive monitoring, rapid detection, and response to security incidents across global operations.
- Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery security components in partnership with Infrastructure and Applications teams.
- Embed security-by-design into IT and business projects, including cloud, ERP, operational technology (OT), and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Conduct architectural reviews and threat modeling for new technologies and digital transformation efforts.
- Partner closely with Legal to ensure compliance with global data privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and emerging regulations.
- Oversee data protection practices, records retention security considerations, and reporting obligations related to data privacy incidents.
- Lead the global third-party risk management program, including supplier assessments and ongoing monitoring.
- Respond to and manage customer security inquiries, audits, and contractual security requirements.
- Drive vendor governance for security tools, MSSP partnerships, and other outsourced services.
- Lead a global Information Security team of 12 across the U.S., Germany, and India.
- Manage a $3M annual operating budget, ensuring cost-effective investments in technology, services, and capabilities.
- Mentor, develop, and scale the team to support global manufacturing operations and business growth.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security leadership roles.
- Minimum 3 years as a CISO or a deputy/second-in-command security leader in a larger enterprise.
- Deep expertise in security operations, architecture, governance, risk, compliance, and incident response.
- Strong working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and modern cybersecurity technologies.
- Experience in global environments and working with distributed teams.
- Demonstrated ability to present complex cybersecurity topics to Audit Committees and senior executives.
- Experience managing multimillion-dollar security budgets.
- Strong understanding of GDPR, CCPA, and global privacy regulations.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or similar.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Work from home options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
information security strategycybersecurity updatessecurity governancerisk assessmentssecurity technologiesendpoint protectionidentity & access managementSIEM/SOC operationscloud securityvulnerability management
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringteam developmentpresentation skills
Certifications
CISSPCISMCISACCSP