Caterpillar Inc.
Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead
Caterpillar Inc., East Peoria, Illinois, United States, 61611
Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead
Join Caterpillar Inc. to apply for the
Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead
role and help build a safer, more resilient world.
Responsibilities
Design and review secure enterprise architectures aligned with industry best practices and organizational security standards.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms.
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks.
Perform technical security design reviews using threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security into system and application development lifecycles.
Mentor cybersecurity team members and translate regulatory and industry standards into practical architectural controls.
Use tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps for workflow automation, ticketing, and project tracking.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Active, nationally recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, GCLD, GCCC, GISP) or vendor‑specific certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Professional).
Experience mentoring and leading small teams.
Architect secure solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and on‑premises environments.
Expertise in technical security design reviews and threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE, ATT&CK, and DREAD.
Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), identity and access management (IAM), cryptography, and API security.
Experience implementing regulatory and industry standards (NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS) into practical architectural controls.
Proficiency with security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO, CIS).
Analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to provide actionable technical recommendations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with senior management and apply Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Stays informed on emerging threats, technologies, and compliance requirements.
Additional Information
Primary location: Peoria, IL; Irving, TX; or Nashville, TN.
5 days onsite; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $147,760 – $221,640.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, RX, 401(k), annual bonus potential, paid vacation, paid holidays, and other standard offerings.
Benefits Summary
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
Location
Peoria, IL; Irving, TX; Nashville, TN
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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Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead
role and help build a safer, more resilient world.
Responsibilities
Design and review secure enterprise architectures aligned with industry best practices and organizational security standards.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms.
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks.
Perform technical security design reviews using threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security into system and application development lifecycles.
Mentor cybersecurity team members and translate regulatory and industry standards into practical architectural controls.
Use tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps for workflow automation, ticketing, and project tracking.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Active, nationally recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, GCLD, GCCC, GISP) or vendor‑specific certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Professional).
Experience mentoring and leading small teams.
Architect secure solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and on‑premises environments.
Expertise in technical security design reviews and threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE, ATT&CK, and DREAD.
Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), identity and access management (IAM), cryptography, and API security.
Experience implementing regulatory and industry standards (NIST 800‑53, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS) into practical architectural controls.
Proficiency with security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO, CIS).
Analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to provide actionable technical recommendations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact effectively with senior management and apply Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Stays informed on emerging threats, technologies, and compliance requirements.
Additional Information
Primary location: Peoria, IL; Irving, TX; or Nashville, TN.
5 days onsite; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $147,760 – $221,640.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, RX, 401(k), annual bonus potential, paid vacation, paid holidays, and other standard offerings.
Benefits Summary
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
Location
Peoria, IL; Irving, TX; Nashville, TN
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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