Caterpillar is hiring: Chief Cybersecurity Engineer in Nashville

Career Area:

Business Services

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future builders 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 for all.

Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Caterpillar Inc seeks an experienced Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to embed cybersecurity at the core of business solutions. Responsibilities include designing risk management plans, proposing security architecture, implementing security tools, and providing technical guidance for IT systems, factory technologies, and end-user solutions globally. This role collaborates with infrastructure, development, and business teams to address IT risks and safeguard critical assets, working closely with executive leadership to establish security frameworks and support innovation.

What You Will Do:

The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer will identify technology and cybersecurity solutions to manage risk and support resilient systems. Tasks involve evaluating technology options, making recommendations for the enterprise cybersecurity program, and providing solution engineering expertise to business partners. The role directs global security programs across various portfolios and projects.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing security reference architectures and engineering roadmaps considering threats, risk tolerance, and business objectives.
2. Recommending proactive security solutions to mitigate threats and maintain a secure environment.
3. Demonstrating technical expertise, effective communication, and collaboration skills to build enterprise-wide partnerships.
4. Translating complex concepts into practical plans and guiding technical teams in their implementation.
5. Guiding security investment decisions by evaluating threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical assets.
6. Monitoring and assessing emerging global threats through risk assessments and analysis to enhance resilience.
7. Collaborating with product and platform teams to integrate security-by-design principles into development cycles.
8. Leading solution engineering for AI and digital transformation of legacy systems, technologies, and processes.
9. Defining and maintaining secure architecture for enterprise services, addressing data protection, compliance, and operational resilience.
10. Leading architecture and engineering of network security for cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure, including remote connectivity.
11. Developing strategies to secure internal and external network communications, considering scalability and reliability.
12. Possessing strong technical knowledge of AI/ML concepts, frameworks, and development processes.
13. Conducting threat modeling for complex AI systems.
14. Exhibiting advanced expertise in software architecture, application development, and disciplines like cloud, AI, or mobile technologies.

What You Have:

• Experience in security engineering and designing solutions aligned with standards like ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF.
• Proven 7+ years in enterprise IT architecture, cybersecurity architecture, or related leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threat intelligence practices and IT infrastructure domains impacted by cyber threats.
• Ability to analyze complex threat scenarios and translate them into technical and business risks.
• Experience deploying workloads on Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members technically.
• Proficiency in security threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Deep understanding of NIST frameworks, cloud security, and compliance standards (PCI, GDPR, SOX).
• Knowledge of modern technology stacks, including cloud platforms, APIs, and microservices.
• Experience with DevSecOps, secure coding, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Current industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Strategic and analytical thinking to align security with business goals.
• Collaborative, trust-building demeanor across all organizational levels.
• Problem-solving skills for complex security challenges.
• Adaptability to fast-paced, diverse environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to advise on technology adoption and cybersecurity improvements.
• Experience evaluating, validating, and implementing security enhancements.
• Ensuring protection and detection capabilities align with organizational standards.
• Providing cybersecurity expertise and maintaining the technology roadmap.
• Ensuring compliance with audit, regulatory, and legal standards.
• Recommending prompt remediation actions.

Education / Experience: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.

Additional Info:

• Primary locations: E. Peoria, IL; Dallas, TX; Nashville, TN.
• This role is onsite 5 days a week.
• Domestic relocation assistance available.
• Sponsorship is NOT available.

What You Will Get:

• A rewarding career with competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, RX, 401K, paid vacation, and holidays.

All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, turbines, and locomotives, committed to building a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Final details:

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Salary Range: $156,000 - $234,000. Compensation varies based on multiple factors.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and other health benefits
• Paid time off, 401(k), HSA, FSA, health programs, employee assistance, and more.

This position requires onsite work five days a week. Visa sponsorship is not available. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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