Sr. Cybersecurity Advisor

Overview

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.

Sr. Cybersecurity Advisor

Are you ready to be the digital guardian of a global powerhouse? As a Cyber Advisor at Caterpillar, you will not just protect systems, you will empower innovation. You will be the go-to expert for safeguarding our digital infrastructure, guiding teams through the ever-evolving cyber landscape, and making security not just a priority, but a culture. This position requires an initiative-taking individual with a strong background in cybersecurity, risk analysis, and technology management.

• Vulnerability Analysis and Reduction: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and work with business to implement strategies to mitigate risks.
• Onboarding and Offboarding of Applications
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  Manage the secure integration and removal of applications within the organization's IT environment.
• Firewall Management: Monitor the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of firewalls to ensure robust network security.
• API Security: Ensure the secure development and deployment of APIs, including regular security testing and monitoring.
• Technology Oversight: Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies to enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Develop and Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Develop KPIs and build and maintain Power BI dashboards for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Teach cybersecurity awareness at Caterpillar facilities, host cybersecurity escape rooms, plan and facilitate cybersecurity awareness month, teach cybersecurity skills to new employees.
• Cybersecurity Consultation: Assist the business with Logical Technical Architecture (LTA) implementation, onboarding new OT, IoT, network and other solutions, IAAS issue remediation, answer common cybersecurity related questions, and ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Conduct Cybersecurity Research: Conduct research to stay abreast of the latest attack vectors and remediation recommendations.
• Projects: Participate in projects to ensure cybersecurity best practices are implemented by the business throughout the project’s lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Cybersecurity experience spanning several years.
• Experience with agile/scrum methodology.
• Experience in building customer-focused processes.
• Experience in integrating security assessments in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• One or more professional information security certification(s) from an accredited institution (CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GCED, Linux, etc.).
• Experience with Power BI dashboard creation and maintenance
• Excellent relationship-building, critical thinking, problem-solving, as well as written/verbal communication skills.

• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to summarize and simplify complex technical concepts for 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.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to new challenges and changes in the cybersecurity landscape.
• Collaboration: Enjoy…