Cybersecurity Manager

Kimball Midwest Cybersecurity Manager Position

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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