• Job Description

  Req#: R0000316654

  Career Area:

  Technology, Digital and Data

  Job Description:

  Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

  When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

  Cybersecurity Manager Connected Asset Security Engineering

  
  This Connected Asset Cybersecurity Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of experts in the delivery of security services for connected assets, including risk assessments of connected systems, architecture and solution design consulting for IoT and IIoT devices, security policy development for connected environments, threat modeling specific to connected assets, penetration test scoping for connected systems, remediation consulting, and risk identification. The role will also ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and ISO 27001.
  
  This leader is also responsible for the integration of security into business solutions and lifecycle processes and will be a driving force that delivers constant improvement to the cybersecurity posture of Caterpillar connected products that protects our competitive advantage and ensures customer confidence in the Caterpillar brand.

  What You Will Do:

  Caterpillar’s Connected Asset Cybersecurity Engineering Manager directs complex global security programs within portfolios and projects. Responsibilities include:

  • Leading technical teams to evaluate risks and propose innovative and effective security
    solutions for connected assets to proactively counter threats and maintain a secure
    environment. Ensuring compliance with industry standards like IEC 62443, NIST CSF,
    and ISO 27001.

  • Providing leadership with strong organizational and people skills, alongside the ability to
    persuade, influence, lead, motivate others, and meet client expectations.

  • Collaborating with and building partnerships among technology and business leaders to
    garner support for cybersecurity and risk management initiatives. Translating complex
    solutions for business partners with diverse technical understanding

  • Creating sophisticated solutions while guiding technical teams to develop actionable and
    practical plans.

  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of risk management programs that
    assess, prioritize, remediate, and prevent logical and security risks, promoting early
    adoption of security practices in development cycles.

  • Championing product security community engagement and initiatives.

  • Contributing to the strategic direction of security engineering and risk management
    initiatives.

  • Overseeing various information security functions as assigned by senior leadership,
    including risk management, security controls development, security architecture, security
    monitoring, investigative processes, and project management.

  • Exploring and evaluating emerging methods in the security industry to integrate with
    corporate systems and strategies.

  • Developing business cases to obtain approval for implementing new systems and
    technologies.

  • Coordinating and maintaining audit actions focusing on the analytical and technical
    aspects of security.

  • Staying informed about global threats to the company and its staff through rational risk
    assessment and security threat analysis.

  • Managing the capital and expense budgets for security risk assessment operations and
    enterprise security programs, as well as monitoring and maintaining vendor agreements
    to ensure the delivery of requested capabilities.

  • Leading technical teams in sophisticated technology planning, critical reviewing, and
    initiative-taking problem-solving.

  • Demonstrating the ability to work quickly and independently, with diligence and
    sensitivity to deadlines.

  What You Have:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

  • Possesses active, nationally recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP,
    CISM, GSLC, GICSP, GRID, GWAPT, or similar.

  • Direct expertise in one or many cybersecurity engineering domains.

  • Practical experience in various technology disciplines, like system administration,
    application development, or platform support.

  • Background in engineering and architecting security solutions using industry standard
    frameworks, like ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, etc.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

  • Knowledge of customer-facing solutions that use connected asset Telematics data and
    the organizations that create these solutions.

  • Experience with OT and IIoT in a Caterpillar business segment is preferred but not
    essential.

  • General understanding of business operations, including technical infrastructure, general
    business processes, parts warehousing, distribution, dealer processes, manufacturing,
    and engineering functional applications.

  • Practical experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  What You Will Get:

  At Caterpillar, our goal is to provide a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to our customers' success in building a better world. Beyond hourly wages, we offer a total rewards package with benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) and potential annual bonuses. Additional benefits include paid vacation and holidays (prorated based on hire date).

  Additional Info:

  • Position can be located in Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN.

  • You must be willing to work ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK.

  • Relocation assistance is available.

  • This position requires

  • Sponsorship is NOT available.

  Skills Descriptors:

  Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

  Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

  Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.

  Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

  Information Technology (IT) Security Policies: Knowledge of IT security policies, standards, and procedures; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to ensure cyber security compliance.

  Cyber Security: Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft, and attacks.

  What You Will Get:

  • Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

  • Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

  • All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

  About Caterpillar -

  Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

  Summary Pay Range:

  $144,960.00 - $217,320.00

  Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

  Benefits:

  Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  * These benefits also apply to part-time employees

  Posting Dates:

  July 29, 2025 - August 11, 2025

  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

  Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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• About the company

  Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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