Hillenbrand · 21 hours ago
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered processing equipment and solutions. They are seeking a Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the global Information Security program, establish governance, and oversee technical and operational controls to protect the company's data and systems.
Industrial AutomationManagement ConsultingManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in industrial manufacturing or OT/ICS security environments
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or similar
Familiarity with ERP environments, cloud security (Azure/AWS), and M&A cybersecurity integration
Experience working with India-based operations or offshore security teams
Company
Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand is an industrial company that manufactures engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-10-15Acquired
2024-02-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2008-03-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kimberly Ryan
President & SVP
James Huchison
VP of Tax
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