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Cybersecurity Manager - Columbus, OH
 Kimball Midwest | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
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 United States, Ohio, Columbus | |
| 4800 Roberts Road (Show on map) | |
 Mar 10, 2026 | |
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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 handson 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 thirdparty/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 executivelevel 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 * Fulltime, inperson 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 crossfunctional 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). Handson 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 postincident improvements. * Strong communication skills: can translate technical risk into business impact and deliver executiveready 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. We Participate in E-Verify. Participamos en E-Verify. | |