Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Senior Cybersecurity Architect & Technical Lead

The Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead will use strong technical skills to design build and review secure enterprise architectures in complex environments. This role requires advanced knowledge of cloud hybrid and on-premises infrastructures security frameworks and cutting-edge technologies to ensure resilient scalable and compliant solutions. The person will serve as a trusted advisor by giving strategic guidance performing detailed security reviews and defining tangible remediation actions to protect critical applications platforms and data while working closely with teams to ensure security supports business goals.

What You Will Do:

• Design and review secure enterprise architectures aligned with industrys best practices and organizational security standards.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms.

• Identify vulnerabilities and provide effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks.

• Perform technical security design reviews utilizing threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into system and application development lifecycles.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity team members.

• Translate regulatory and industry standards into practical architectural controls

• Utilize tools likeServiceNowandAzure DevOpsfor workflow automation ticketing and project tracking.

What You Have:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

• Active nationally recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP CCSP GSEC GCLD GCCC GISP) or vendor-specific certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect Professional)

• Demonstrated ability in mentoring and leading small teams

• Proven ability to architect secure solutions across cloud (AWS Azure GCP) hybrid and on-premises environments

• Proven expertise in performing technical security design reviews and applying threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE ATT&CK and DREAD.

• Ability to identify systemic gaps and develop precise executable remediation plans

• Advanced knowledge of secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC) identity and access management (IAM) cryptography and API security

• Experience implementing regulatory and industry standards (NIST 800-53 ISO 27001 PCI-DSS) into practical architectural controls

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST ISO CIS)

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide actionable technical recommendations

• Strong communication leadership and interpersonal skills

• Ability to interact effectively with senior management

• Practical experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Stay informed on emerging threats technologies and compliance requirements to strengthen security posture.

Planning: Tactical Strategic:

• Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

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 plain 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.

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 effect by cybersecurity risks.

Information Security Technologies:

• Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect information security across the organization using encryption technologies and appropriate security software.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria IL Irving TX or Nashville TN.

• THIS ROLE IS 5 DAYS ONSITE.

• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.

• Relocation is available to those who qualify.

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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

Posting Dates:

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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