Caterpillar Inc.

Operational Technology Cyber Security Specialist – Team Lead

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: East PeoriaIllinoisTennesseeUnited States

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Salary

💰 $128,470 - $208,770 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead day‑to‑day operations for OT passive monitoring and OT TVM, including asset discovery, vulnerability intelligence, and security visibility.
  • Track OT security metrics, vulnerabilities, and trends and communicate clear insights to leadership.
  • Standardize solutions and deployment patterns across the enterprise to improve consistency, data quality, and audit readiness.
  • Provide OT context and insights to support CSIRT investigations and incident response.
  • Manage vendor relationships, escalations, and feature requests to maximize platform value.
  • Mentor and develop analysts, building both technical capability and operational discipline.
  • Stay current on OT relevant threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies and assess their impact.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of computer networking and network management.
  • Experience with network monitoring and health tools.
  • Experience with port and protocol usage.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring, prioritization, and influencing without authority.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, sound risk‑based judgment, and operations support mindset.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, industrial technology, or another related field.
  • Solid understanding of OT networking and industrial environments.
  • Experience with OT security platforms, especially passive monitoring, and asset discovery solutions.
  • Experience leading or coordinating OT cybersecurity programs or teams.
  • Knowledge of OT/ICS standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800‑82, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001).
  • Experience presenting vulnerabilities, metrics, or program status to leadership.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GICSP, CISSP, GRID, GPEN).
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
OT passive monitoringOT TVMasset discoveryvulnerability intelligencenetwork monitoringport usageprotocol usageOT security platformscybersecurity programsOT networking
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipmentoringproblem-solvingprioritizationinfluencing without authorityoperational disciplinerisk-based judgmenttechnical communicationinsight presentation
Certifications
GICSPCISSPGRIDGPEN