Drive Innovation as our Next Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Are you ready to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge machine control systems and protect our customers from emerging security threats? Trimble is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you!
About Us
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.
Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT): The CTCT division is a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar. We develop positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GPS, optical total stations, lasers, and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance.
What Makes This Role Great:
As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in CTCT, you will take a lead role in the secure design and implementation of machine control systems, directly influencing our cybersecurity preparedness and shaping the future of industrial automation.
Key Exciting Responsibilities:
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to identify threats, assess risks, and implement appropriate controls
- Lead action in response to CVEs and emerging information security vulnerabilities
- Research, design, and advocate for new security technologies and architectures
- Embed cybersecurity into everyday development processes and promote a security-minded culture.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience driving product development adhering to a Secure Product Lifecycle process
- Practical understanding of common vulnerabilities, threat identification techniques, and mitigation recommendations
- Familiarity with common threat modeling frameworks (e.g., STRIDE) applied to cyber-physical or networked systems
- Experience working within cross-functional development teams.
Bonus Points For:
- Broad knowledge across multiple domains, including software development, web applications, firmware, embedded controls, and operations
- Experience developing IoT security or familiarity with penetration testing
- Experience with ISO 27001, SAE J3061, or ISO 21434 standards
- Experience with embedded vehicle architectures, industrial protocols, or telematic gateways (e.g., CAN / J1939, Automotive Ethernet, BLE, Wi-Fi)
- Familiarity with secure boot, cryptographic hardware roots of trust (TPM / HSM), and firmware signing.
Please note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand (In Office)
Travel Requirement: Up to 20% (mostly to the US/India)
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
- You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide.
- Collaborate with like-minded people: Our Christchurch engineering centre is home to over 450 staff offering an active social club, collaborative culture, and a supportive team of "visionary pragmatists".
- Fantastic Site Perks: Enjoy our handy location on the Little River Link Cycleway, free parking, an on-site fully featured gym, changing rooms & showers, and table tennis.
- Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership in an entrepreneurial environment where success is self-authored.
Keywords for Searchability: Cybersecurity Engineer, Information Security, Product Security, Secure Product Lifecycle, IoT Security, Vulnerability Management, Christchurch, New Zealand
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on one of the Apply buttons located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Experience driving product development according to a Secure Product Lifecycle process
- Practical understanding of common vulnerabilities, threat identification techniques, and mitigation recommendations
- Familiarity with threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE applied to cyber-physical or networked systems
- Experience working within cross-functional development teams
- Knowledge of software development, web applications, firmware, embedded controls, or operations
- Experience developing IoT security or familiarity with penetration testing
- Experience with ISO 27001, SAE J3061, or ISO 21434 standards
- Experience with embedded vehicle architectures, industrial protocols, or telematic gateways
- Familiarity with secure boot, TPM, HSM, and firmware signing
- Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand
Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.
Trimble Insights
What We Do
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
