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 Specialist

Role Definition:

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Cybersecurity Specialist to lead strategic cybersecurity initiatives across our organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Infrastructure & Network Security, Identity and Access Management, along with a broad background in IT operations and application development.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate, lead, and provide guidance to team members on varied Cybersecurity processes and initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity initiatives.

• Ensure alignment with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).

• Provide program and project leadership for cybersecurity efforts and stakeholder updates.

• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for cybersecurity implementations.

• Facilitate and document requirements, develop project charters and scope documents, and communication plans.

• Provide change management techniques to ensure customer satisfaction and business unit adoption.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior cybersecurity staff.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.

• Experience in Cybersecurity with solid foundation in network security principles, tools, and best practices.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3 years in cloud IAM.

• Expertise in Microsoft Azure Entra ID, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Identity Protection.

• Strong understanding of all IT domains including infrastructure, applications, databases, and cloud services.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with environments containing diverse applications and many types of users (Workforce IAM & Customer IAM),

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical security concepts to non-security audiences

• Professional information security certification (e.g. CISSP, IDPro/CIDPRO Certification),

Skills Descriptors:

• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, understandable language appropriate to the audience.

• Consulting: Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

• Information Security Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling, and preventing violations of IT security.

• Cybersecurity Standards and Policies: Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.

• Cybersecurity Risk Management: Knowledge of tools, techniques, approaches, and processes of cybersecurity risk management; ability to ensure organizational network operation and minimize negative effects by cybersecurity risks.

• 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.

Additional Info:

• The primary locations for this position are: East Peoria, IL, Nashville TN, or Dallas, TX

• 5 days onsite is MANDATORY.

• Sponsorship is NOT available.

• Relocation is available for qualified candidates.

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:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

November 6, 2025 - November 16, 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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