Chief Cybersecurity Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.
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Operational Technology Cybersecurity Specialist
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: East Peoria • Illinois, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $126,000 - $189,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cyber SecurityDNS
About the role
- Lead the definition, prioritization, and execution of OT Security Program initiatives
- Drive Caterpillar’s OT cybersecurity strategy, focusing on securing industrial control and automation systems
- Conduct design and architecture reviews, ensuring security artifacts align with industry standards and regulations
- Assist in OT remediation and mitigation efforts for identified security gaps
- Report security metrics to the OT security steering committee and other stakeholders
- Stay up to date on security procedures, technology controls, industry news, and best practices, including threat modeling and penetration testing
- Collaborate with manufacturing and facility teams to integrate leading security practices in OT environments
- Work closely with business partners to gain insights into the operational environment and specific OT security needs
- Promote a “safety first” mindset for the OT Security Program
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in managing factory manufacturing systems and networks
- Experience in Local Area Network (LAN) administration, focused on factory networks
- Experience with various ICS and SCADA equipment, including PLCs, DCSs, BMSs, and HMIs
- Knowledge of IT (DNS, DHCP, HTTPS) and OT protocols (Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, DNP3, BACnet, Profinet, OPC)
- Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting industrial networks
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, ISA 62443
- Expertise in security processes, including vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and defense-in-depth
- Ability to effectively communicate technical security concepts to non-security audiences
- Project Management Experience
- Experience with OT vulnerability management
- Knowledge of the SANS 5 ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls
- Experience in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and system integration, with a focus on ICS and SCADA systems
- Professional certifications (CISSP, GISCP, GRID, GPEN, etc.) preferred
- Experience with OT Passive Monitoring solutions
- Experience with Service Now platform and reporting
- Experience with OT Secure Remote access platforms
- Experience OT tabletop exercises and OT incident response leadership
- 5 days onsite is MANDATORY
- Sponsorship is NOT available
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
OT cybersecurityindustrial control systemsautomation systemsLAN administrationICS equipmentSCADA systemsnetwork designvulnerability assessmentrisk analysispenetration testing
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproject managementleadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillstechnical communicationsafety mindset
Certifications
CISSPGISCPGRIDGPEN