Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Preferred) • Kansas City, MO • Pitman, NJ
Reports to: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Company: Global Industrial Manufacturing ($3B Revenue)
Team: 12 global employees (USA, Germany, India)
Budget: $3M Opex

Position Overview

The Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the senior-most leader responsible for the global Information Security program. This role sets the strategy, establishes governance, oversees execution of technical and operational controls, and ensures the protection of the company’s data, systems, and digital assets across a complex global manufacturing environment.

The CISO leads a distributed team across the U.S., Germany, and India, and partners closely with IT, Legal, Compliance, and business leadership to manage cyber risk, secure new technologies, and meet regulatory and customer expectations. This role presents quarterly to the Audit Committee and Executive Management Team on cybersecurity posture, risks, and key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• 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.

Security Operations & Technical Controls

• 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.

Security Architecture & New Technology Reviews

• 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.

Compliance, Privacy & Legal Collaboration

• 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.

Third-Party & Customer Security

• 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.

Team Leadership & Budget Management

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Personal Attributes

• Executive presence and strong communication skills.
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to translate technical issues into business risk.
• Proven ability to drive process discipline, build governance, and mature a security program.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong partnership skills across IT, Legal, and business units. #LI-SC1

Who we are: 

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us @recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".