Cybersecurity Manager

Banner Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

PTO

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Banner Engineering seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the global cybersecurity program, aligning strategy with business goals and overseeing governance, risk, and operations. You will partner with IT/OT leaders and external partners to implement scalable security controls and drive improvements across the enterprise.

The role reports to IT/OT leadership and requires strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking to protect Banner’s digital assets and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive cybersecurity or information-security experience, including leadership or program-management responsibility.
• Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programs, security operations, and risk-based improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security controls, and frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, security monitoring, and third-party risk management.
• Experience securing a hybrid on-premises and cloud technology environment, including on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms and services, endpoints, networks, and OT/industrial environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain risk and recommendations clearly to technical and business audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing risks, build practical security roadmaps, and drive cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Banner’s global cybersecurity program, aligning security strategy, priorities, and investments with business objectives and risk.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance practices.
• Direct security operations, including threat monitoring, security event triage, investigations, incident response, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Manage the vulnerability-management program, including vulnerability identification, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, validation, and executive escalation.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments for enterprise systems, cloud services, manufacturing and OT environments, vendors, and new technology initiatives.
• Partner with Infra, Applications, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, HR, and business leaders to embed security requirements into projects.
• Oversee cybersecurity vendor relationships, managed security services, contracts, and SLAs.
• Develop and report cybersecurity metrics, risk trends, and program status to IT/OT leadership and executives.
• Lead, coach, and develop cybersecurity personnel and foster a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Stakeholder comms

Security strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

NIST CSF

Job description

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

The Cybersecurity Manager leads the organization’s cybersecurity program, protecting Banner’s information, technology, operations, and digital assets from evolving threats. This role is responsible for defining and operating security governance, risk management, security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and security awareness across the global enterprise. Partnering with IT/OT leaders, business teams, and third parties the Cybersecurity Manager translates business needs and risk into practical, scalable security controls that enable Banner’s continued growth.

This position reports to the VP of IT/OT.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working both individually and collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Banner’s global cybersecurity program, aligning security strategy, priorities, and investments with business objectives and risk.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance practices consistent with recognized frameworks and applicable requirements.
• Direct security operations, including threat monitoring, security event triage, investigations, incident response, and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Manage the vulnerability-management program, including vulnerability identification, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, validation, and executive escalation.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments for enterprise systems, cloud services, manufacturing and operational technology environments, vendors, and new technology initiatives.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Applications, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, HR, and business leaders to embed appropriate security requirements into projects, processes, and services.
• Oversee cybersecurity vendor relationships, managed security services, contracts, and service-level expectations to ensure effective and cost-conscious protection.
• Develop and report meaningful cybersecurity metrics, risk trends, and program status to IT/OT leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop cybersecurity personnel and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility for security.

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive cybersecurity or information-security experience, including leadership or program-management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programs, security operations, and risk-based improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security controls, and frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, security monitoring, and third-party risk management.
• Experience securing a hybrid on-premises and cloud technology environment, including on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms and services, endpoints, networks, and operational technology or industrial environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain risk and recommendations clearly to technical and business audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing risks, build practical security roadmaps, and drive cross-functional execution.

Preferred

• Master’s degree preferred
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working for an Industrial Manufacturing company

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for cybersecurity personnel and is responsible for hiring, training, evaluating performance, managing workloads, and addressing disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies.

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Elegibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $133,046.00 - $192,658.00

*Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.