Cybersecurity Specialist

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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:

• Bachelors 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 isNOT available.

• Relocation is available for qualified candidates.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

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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