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Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Caterpillar Defense proudly serves all branches of the U.S. military and federal government, allied militaries and governments, and original equipment manufacturers. For over 100 years, we have supplied reliable products and solutions to government agencies and military forces worldwide, supporting people who put their lives on the line to provide security, generate energy and supply humanitarian aid.

Today, we continue to deliver leading-edge products and global services, working around the clock and around the world to deliver the power and performance that customers need. Caterpillar’s largest single customer is the U.S. Department of Defense.190,000+ machines, tanks, tactical vehicles, and submarines move missions forward with Cat engines. We also provide solutions for power generation and surface ships. Cat has powered crucial engineering and logistical operations in every major conflict since WWI.

Caterpillar Defense has an opening for a Cybersecurity Specialist. In this role, you will be acting as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide subject matter expertise and advisory services to protect an organization's IT and network infrastructure, data, and information systems from security threats. Managing the CMMC process and making sure that the business is compliant with DoD cybersecurity regulations such as NIST 800-171 and applicable FAR and DFARS.

What You Will Do:

+ Design, implement and maintain security policies and protocols for an organization; ensure to identify and defend security breaches and risks.

+ Oversee vulnerability testing, risk assessments, and security checks; implement measures to prevent cyber security risk and threats.

+ Plan and design security system architecture for IT projects; categorize integration issues and estimate costs for the security system upgrades.

+ Research cyber security standards, security systems, and the latest validation and authentication procedures and report on their applicability for different IT environments (i.e. Azure Government Cloud).

What You Will Have:

**Consulting** : Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to stakeholders, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately. Level Working Knowledge:

+ Explains the requirements, deliverables, costs, and criticalities of the assignment.

+ Participates in developing consulting opportunities or assignments.

+ Uses formal and informal means to keep stakeholders informed on progress and issues.

+ Carries out the agreed-upon consulting assignment in a professional manner.

+ Documents business units objectives and project scope.

**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. Level Working Knowledge:

+ Follows efficient and effective auditing and compliance reporting.

+ Provides feedback for improvement of procedures and policies.

+ Assists in the development and implementation of specific cybersecurity policies and procedures.

+ Participates in the development of organizational cybersecurity policies and standards.

+ Generates status reports for senior management to ensure the implementation of cybersecurity standards and policies.

**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. Level Working Knowledge:

+ Responds to cyber security incidents following established security protocols.

+ Applies the methods and processes used in tracking and prioritizing vulnerabilities in organizational cyber environment.

+ Assesses the value of organizational assets.

+ Analyzes and documents cyber security threats specific to your organization.

+ Produces and interprets common cyber risk assessment and management reports.

**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. Level Working Knowledge:

+ Follows procedures for the handling of computer security incidents and vulnerabilities.

+ Participates in monitoring, back-up, recovery and archival activities.

+ Assists in dealing with key issues and requirements for appropriately securing information.

+ Analyzes data security and integrity considerations relevant to one's own function.

+ Implements published information security management practices and guidelines.

**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. Level Working Knowledge:

+ Performs information gathering and research on key elements of IT security policies.

+ Assists senior colleagues in identifying and analyzing critical issues in IT security policies.

+ Executes IT security policies and standards within a specific region in organization.

+ Conducts performance reviews on implementation of IT security policies.

+ Generates status reports for senior management to ensure the implementation of IT security policies.

Additional Information:

+ Location: Dallas, TX. 5 days a week in office.

+ No relocation assistance is available

This job is subject to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) which prohibits the release of technology and technical data to non-U.S. citizens). By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you are a U.S. citizen; not hold dual citizenship with another country; and are willing to present evidence of your U.S. citizenship.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

**Caterpillar Inc.** is the world’s 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, we’ve 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.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers \#LI

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

May 15, 2025 - May 27, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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