Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead

Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead

Join Caterpillar Inc. to apply for the Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead role and help build a safer, more resilient world.

• Design and review secure enterprise architectures aligned with industry best practices and organizational security standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks.
• Perform technical security design reviews using threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security into system and application development life cycles.
• Mentor cybersecurity team members and translate regulatory and industry standards into practical architectural controls.
• Use tools like Service Now and Azure Dev Ops for workflow automation, ticketing, and project tracking.

• Bachelor’s 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).
• Experience mentoring and leading small teams.
• Architect secure solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and on‑premises environments.
• Expertise in technical security design reviews and threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE, ATT&CK, and DREAD.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development life cycles (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.
• Proficiency with security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO, CIS).
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to provide actionable technical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and apply Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Stays informed on emerging threats, technologies, and compliance requirements.

• Primary location:
  Peoria, IL;
  Irving, TX; or Nashville, TN.
• 5 days onsite; relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE.

• Salary range: $147,760 – $221,640.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, RX, 401(k), annual bonus potential, paid vacation, paid holidays, and other standard offerings.

• 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

• Peoria, IL;
  Irving, TX;
  Nashville, TN

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.