
Operational Technology Cyber Security Specialist – Team Lead
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: East Peoria • Illinois • Tennessee • United 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