Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Caterpillar Inc seeks an experienced Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to shape and secure business solutions by embedding cybersecurity at their core. Tasks involve designing risk management plans, proposing architecture for security, and implementing security tools throughout the organization. The role also provides technical guidance for IT systems, factory technologies, and end-user solutions on a global scale.

Duties include creating risk management strategies, advising on secure architecture, implementing security tools, and offering technical support for IT systems, factory tech, and global end-user solutions. This role partners with infrastructure, development, and business teams to address IT risks and safeguard critical assets, collaborating closely with executive leadership to establish strong security frameworks and drive innovation that supports business objectives.

What You Will Do:

The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer at Caterpillar is responsible for identifying technology and cybersecurity solutions to manage risk and support business partners in developing resilient systems. This role involves evaluating technology options and making recommendations for the enterprise cybersecurity program. The engineer provides solution engineering expertise to business partners and directs global security programs within various portfolios and projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop security reference architecture and engineering roadmaps considering threats, risk tolerance, and business objectives.

• Recommend proactive security solutions that mitigate threats and maintain a secure environment.

• Demonstrate expert technical knowledge, effective communication, and collaboration skills, building partnerships across the enterprise.

• Translate complex concepts into practical plans and guide technical teams in their implementation.

• Guide security investment decisions by evaluating threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical assets.

• Monitor and assess emerging global threats through risk assessments and analysis, continuously seeking improved risk management solutions to enhance resilience.

• Collaborate with product and platform teams to integrate security-by-design principles into the development lifecycle.

• Lead solution engineering of AI and digital transformation of legacy systems, technologies, and processes.

• Define and maintain secure architecture for enterprise services, addressing data protection, compliance, and operational resilience.

• Lead the architecture and engineering of network security for both cloud-based and on-premises infrastructure, and remote connectivity.

• Develop and apply strategies to secure internal and external network communications, considering scalability and reliability.

• Possesses strong technical knowledge of AI/ML concepts, frameworks, and development processes.

• Has experience conducting threat modeling for complex AI systems.

• Exhibits advanced proficiency in software architecture, application development, and technical processes, with deep expertise in one or more disciplines such as public cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or mobile technologies.

• Apply advanced knowledge and innovative approaches to develop solutions for complex architectural challenges in various technical disciplines.

What You Have:

• Experience in security engineering and designing solutions aligned with recognized standards (ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, etc.).

• Proven experience (7+ years) in enterprise IT architecture, cybersecurity architecture, or related technology leadership roles.

• Strong knowledge of cyber threat intelligence practices and their operational applications within enterprise IT environments.

• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure domains (cloud, networking, identity, endpoint, etc.) and how they are impacted by cyber threats.

• Ability to analyze complex threat scenarios and translate them into technical design considerations and business risks.

• Demonstrated ability to design and deploy elegant solutions and tooling with minimal oversight.

• Advanced level of knowledge with the maintenance and deployment of workloads on Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor junior team members from a technical perspective.

• Proficient knowledge of common security threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploits

• Deep understanding of NIST frameworks, cloud security best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, DSS, GDPR, SOX).

• Strong knowledge of modern technology stacks, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure,GCP), APIs, and microservices.

• Experience with DevSecOps practices, secure coding, and CI/CD pipeline integration.

• Holds current, recognized industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to align security goals with business strategies.

• Collaboration: Demonstrates a collaborative, consultative, and approachable demeanor that fosters trust and engagement across all levels of the organization.

• Problem-Solving: Skilled in addressing complex security challenges in dynamic environments.

• Adaptability: Embraces change, and it is comfortable working in a fast-paced, global organization with diverse stakeholders.

• Skilled communicator and engaging presenter: Able to create clear slides for complex topics and promote collaboration. Strong at influencing both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Advises cross-functional teams on technology adoption and decisions to achieve target state cybersecurity on improvements to current cybersecurity parameters.

• Advise multiple levels of leadership and technical teams on Cybersecurity issues.

• Evaluate, validate, and implement security improvements as needed.

• Ensure protection and detection capabilities align with organizational cybersecurity architecture and agreements.

• Provide expertise on all Cybersecurity technologies and maintain the technology roadmap.

• Ensure compliance with audit, regulatory, and legal standards.

• Recommend prompt remediation actions.

Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or related field.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is E. Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN.

• This role is 5 days onsite.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Sponsorship is NOT available.

• This role requires <20% travel.

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.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.