Cybersecurity Manager

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a Cybersecurity Manager for our Columbus, Ohio location.

 

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you will experience why we have been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Columbus Thirteen years in a row! Our sales revenue growth is dynamic, increasing from $1 million in 1983 to over $500 million today. Throughout all our growth we have kept the family owned and operated culture alive. At Kimball Midwest, you are a name and not a number and we pride ourselves on our unique culture.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s information security strategy, operations, and governance to protect corporate data, systems, and services.
• Operate as a hands‑on player/coach: drive the security program forward while also directly executing key cybersecurity initiatives and mentoring others.
• Run core security operations: threat detection, security monitoring, incident response, investigation, escalation, and continuous improvement of playbooks/processes.
• Own vulnerability management and security assurance efforts (risk assessments, penetration tests/audits) and drive timely remediation of findings.
• Own security governance: maintain security policies/standards, manage exception processes, and ensure alignment to applicable frameworks/regulations.
• Lead third‑party/vendor security risk management and track remediation efforts to closure; escalate risks as appropriate.
  Partner with IT and business leaders to embed security into projects, procurement, and operational processes.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, key risks, and incidents in clear business terms.
  Drive ongoing user security awareness and training initiatives to strengthen cyber hygiene across the organization.

Qualifications

 

• Full‑time, in‑person role based in Columbus/Hilliard, OH (ability to be onsite).
  5+ years of experience in information security / cybersecurity.
• Proven ability to lead security programs and drive cross‑functional execution; direct people management experience is preferred, but strong mentoring/leadership is required (player/coach mindset).
• Strong knowledge of common security frameworks/standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
  Hands‑on experience with security operations tooling and practices (e.g., SIEM/SOC, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability management).
• Demonstrated incident response and crisis management capability, including investigation, escalation, and post‑incident improvements.
• Strong communication skills: can translate technical risk into business impact and deliver executive‑ready updates.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT (or related) is a plus, not required; equivalent experience accepted.
• Security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, Security+ or similar).

Additional Information

 

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

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