Cybersecurity Manager - Threat, Attack, and Penetration Testing Services (TAPS)

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.
Cybersecurity Manager - Threat, Attack and Penetration Testing Services (TAPS)
Your Impact 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, analytical people 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.
It's More Than a Job, It's a Career
Role Definition:
The Manager of Threat, Attack, and Penetration Testing Services (TAPS) leads a team responsible for providing penetration test services across the enterprise. This includes engagement managers, ethical hackers, and third-party resources. The TAPS Manager collaborates with business teams to offer assessment and consulting services aimed at improving the security posture of technology solutions.
What You Will Do:

• Developing the corporate penetration test program and TAPS team strategy.
• Leading engagements to assess risk and recommend remediation plans and effective security solutions to mitigate threats and ensure secure solutions.
• Consulting with business teams to properly scope penetration test engagements.
• Providing leadership, organizational, and people skills, including persuasive and influencing abilities, to lead and motivate others to meet organizational goals.
• Building partnerships with technology and business leaders to support cybersecurity and risk management initiatives.
• Explaining complex solutions to business partners with varying technical expertise.
• Leading technical teams to develop practical, actionable plans.
• Helping to develop and maintain risk management programs to evaluate, rank, handle, and prevent logic and/or security risks.
• Promoting the use of security practices and methods early in the development cycle.
• Developing business cases to secure resources for the advancement of the penetration test program.
• Keeping up to date with global threats by conducting rational risk assessment and security threat analysis.
• Managing the capital and expense budget for the corporate penetration test program and maintaining vendor agreements and obligations.
• Working quickly and independently with attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines.

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Active, nationally recognized cybersecurity industry certification(s), such as GPEN, CISSP, CISM, GSLC or similar.
• Experience in leading/managing large-scale, high profile security programs.
• Background in secure code development, SDLC, security solution engineering, or architecture based on industry standards such as ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIST CSF, etc.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• General understanding of business operations including technical infrastructure, general business processes, parts warehousing, distribution, dealer processes, manufacturing, and engineering applications.

Skills Descriptors:
Expertise in network security and operational technology (OT):

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing network security measures and OT systems to protect critical infrastructure and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Budgeting:

• Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget

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.

Talent Management:

• Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selecting, retaining, and leveraging talent across the organization.

Team Management:

• Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

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.

Risk Management:

• Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

Cybersecurity:

• Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft, and attacks.
• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF & 800 series, COBIT, PCI-DSS or FAIR
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC or other security related certification or ability and willingness to obtain within one year.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing cybersecurity, information technology, or risk assessment activities.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Nashville, TN, Peoria, IL, or Irving, TX.
• Candidates must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week.
• Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• This position requires less than 20% travel.
• Sponsorship is NOT available.

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 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$144,960.00 - $217,320.00
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
Posting Dates:
May 27, 2025 - June 9, 2025
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.
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