Cybersecurity & Business Resilience Lead

Cybersecurity Jobs; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Cybersecurity Advisor Principal focused on strengthening enterprise security posture and business resilience across systems. You will lead risk-based controls, drive compliance, and guide architecture and application security decisions.

Top candidates will mentor teams, coordinate disaster recovery planning, and partner with stakeholders to translate threats into practical mitigations, supporting Cummins' business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• College/university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CISSP or similar certification preferred.
• Ability to balance multiple stakeholders and risks with integrity and collaboration.
• Experience shaping security strategy, governance, and policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement risk-based security controls.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance to secure systems.
• Partner across teams to influence secure design and lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for applications at plant sites.
• Coordinate DR testing and audit activities with application owners.
• Translate threats into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Mentor team members and build stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare reports and improve application security strategies.

Skills

CISSP

Security governance

Risk management

DR planning

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Systems analysis

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Security frameworks (NIST/ISO)

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Cybersecurity Advisor Principal focused on strengthening enterprise security posture and business resilience across systems. You will lead risk-based controls, drive compliance, and guide architecture and application security decisions.

Top candidates will mentor teams, coordinate disaster recovery planning, and partner with stakeholders to translate threats into practical mitigations, supporting Cummins' business objectives.