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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 - SIEM Detection & Security Analytics
We're looking for a proven Cybersecurity Manager to lead and evolve our SIEM detection and security analytics capabilities. In this high-impact leadership role you'll lead a strong team shape strategy and execution across enterprise logging and analytics and partner across IT and Cybersecurity to improve detection coverage platform resilience and governance outcomes.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the SIEM function end-to-end driving scalable ingestion enrichment correlation search performance and detection content that increases enterprise visibility and response readiness.
- Advance analytics engineering across detection engineering anomaly detection and AI/ML-assisted analytics to improve prioritization surface earlier risk signals and automate manual work.
- Own the roadmap for SIEM analytics and log data platforms with clear accountability for availability ingest health data quality and detection effectiveness.
- Ensure alignment with security policies controls and regulatory requirements; partner with GRC and audit to maintain audit readiness evidence collection and remediation plans.
- Build coach and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary team with clear expectations strong operating rhythms and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
- Hire onboard and manage performance for the team (goals coaching feedback and development plans)
- Plan team capacity and on-call coverage and establish runbooks incident/problem management rhythms and service reporting.
- Develop business cases and manage budgets for owned products and services tracking KPIs that connect investment to risk reduction and service outcomes.
- Lead vendor relationships and platform partnerships to maximize service quality support internal SLA expectations and keep the team aligned to emerging threats tools and industry best practices.
- Lead the team in continuous innovation and process efficiencies.
- Equip incident responders with high-fidelity telemetry and analytics and continuously raise the bar on data quality and detection performance.
What You Have:
- Deep cybersecurity experience spanning security operations compliance and secure enterprise technology practices.
- Proven leadership with success hiring coaching and developing high-performing technical talent.
- Firsthand experience deploying and operating SIEM platforms and log/data lake solutions at scale.
- Strong log engineering background in collection parsing normalization enrichment and large-scale data handling.
- Broad technical knowledge of endpoints servers networking security controls and cloud/hybrid environments.
- Working knowledge of security frameworks audits and regulatory requirements including NIST ISO 27001 CIS SOC 2 and SOX.
- Executive-ready communication skills with the ability to influence technical teams senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfortable supporting an on call/after-hours schedule as needed (occasional nights/weekends/holidays).
- Bachelor's degree in computer science Information Systems Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience with detection engineering event correlation threat monitoring and AI/ML-assisted security analytics.
- Strong stakeholder and program leadership skills with a history of delivering complex cross-functional security and IT initiatives.
- Experience partnering with audit and compliance teams to meet policy and regulatory requirements and drive remediation.
- Operational mindset with a focus on service reliability and continuous security improvement.
- Ability to balance delivery speed with cybersecurity risk management and governance.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and establish effective operating rhythms.
- Strong cross-functional partnership skills across cybersecurity IAM architecture infrastructure and engineering teams.
- Experience building business cases and managing budgets (CapEx/OpEx) for technology programs.
- Stays current on cybersecurity trends tooling and best practices through ongoing learning and industry engagement.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Master's degree in computer science information systems engineering business administration or a related field.
- One or more active certifications: CISA CISM or CISSP.
- Other related certifications such as ITIL PMP SANS/GSEC.
- Extensive knowledge of company products and policies organizational units and strategic direction with demonstrated diversity in thought and skill.
- Experience leading in a large complex global enterprise environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate cybersecurity strategy and outcomes into enterprise value.
- Experience operating in product-centric models and/or leading teams through Agile transformation.
- Demonstrated success developing talent and preparing team members for expanded roles.
What You Will Get:
At Caterpillar our goal is to provide a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to our customers' success in building a better world. Beyond hourly wages we offer a total rewards package with benefits starting on day one (medical dental vision RX and 401K) and potential annual bonuses. Additional benefits include paid vacation and holidays (prorated based on hire date).
Additional Info:
- The location for this role is Dallas TX Nashville TN or Peoria IL.
- Relocation assistance is available.
- This role requires 5 days onsite.
- Sponsorship is NOT available.
Skills Descriptors:
- Global Perspective: Knowledge of issues opportunities and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Effective Communications: Understanding effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
- Visioning: Understanding of the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicate a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance.
- Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders analyze their needs and expectations and implement various tasks to engage with them.
- Consulting Process & Tools: Knowledge of consulting process; ability to engage in planning sales conducting research and analysis finding solutions and preparing recommendations.
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:
$147760.00 - $221640.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 11 2026 - May 25 2026
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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Deep cybersecurity experience
- Proven leadership experience
- Experience deploying SIEM platforms
- Strong log engineering background
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
- Experience with AI/ML-assisted security analytics
- Strong stakeholder and program leadership skills
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Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is described as broad with multiple plan options and expanded mental‑health support via an assistance program. Tools and wellness initiatives that help find high‑value care reinforce the overall medical offering.
- Retirement Support—Savings programs include a 401(k) with employer matching and for some groups additional annual contributions based on age and service. Stock purchase opportunities provide another avenue for long‑term financial benefits.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Paid time off holidays and paid volunteer time are highlighted across many roles. Parental and adoption benefits are also called out within the broader Total Rewards framework.
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Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Why Work With Us
The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.
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