Cloud Security Capability Lead

We are looking for a talented Cloud Security Capability Lead to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, Indiana .

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the execution and continuous evolution of Cummins' enterprise cloud security strategy across AWS, Azure, and OCI.


• Strengthen cybersecurity posture by establishing scalable governance frameworks, security standards, and operating models.


• Drive enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives through proactive remediation planning, execution, and validation.


• Partner with architecture, engineering, cybersecurity, and business teams to align cloud security priorities with business objectives.


• Improve compliance, accountability, and asset visibility through effective cloud resource ownership and tagging programs.


• Deliver actionable security insights through executive and board-level metrics, reporting, and risk communication.


• Foster a culture of security awareness by developing targeted training programs and promoting secure cloud engineering practices.


• Enable strategic decision-making by managing cloud security roadmaps, organizational priorities, and transformation initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise cybersecurity, cloud governance, or transformation programs while driving measurable business outcomes.


• Strong expertise in cloud security principles, risk management, compliance frameworks, and security‑by‑design practices across modern cloud environments.


• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build alignment across technical and business functions.


• Proven capability to manage complex priorities, roadmaps, dependencies, and organizational change in a fast‑paced environment.


• Strong foundation in modern technology practices, including cloud platforms, secure development principles, system architecture, and operational excellence.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience preferred.


• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification preferred.


• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Lead the operationalization of the SecureCloud program by defining and maintaining cloud security policies, standards, governance frameworks, and security controls across AWS, Azure, and OCI.


• Drive collaboration across Cybersecurity, Cloud Platform Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Architecture Review Board, Risk, Compliance, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure consistent cloud security execution.


• Establish governance processes that improve cloud asset ownership, accountability, resource tagging compliance, and overall security visibility.


• Manage enterprise cloud security initiatives from strategy through execution, including roadmap development, milestone tracking, dependency management, and remediation oversight.


• Partner with Governance, Risk, and Compliance teams to maintain risk registers, improve compliance performance, and support executive risk management activities.


• Develop board‑ready reporting, KPIs, and KRIs that clearly demonstrate security posture improvements, compliance progress, risk reduction, and business value.


• Promote a security‑first culture through cloud security awareness programs, role‑based training, and advocacy of secure engineering and CloudSecOps practices.


• Leverage tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, CMDB, GRC platforms, and workflow automation solutions to improve governance, operational efficiency, and program transparency.


• Apply knowledge of cloud assessments, compliance monitoring, security metrics, risk remediation, asset management, and enterprise control frameworks to drive sustainable security outcomes.


• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or comparable industry credentials.


• Demonstrate strong leadership, adaptability, strategic thinking, customer focus, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

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As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work‑life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long‑term growth.