Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer

Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.
What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?
It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.
Job Summary:
Caterpillar is looking for an Operational Technology (OT) Security Engineer that will serve as the subject matter expert for an OT Passive Network Monitoring Cybersecurity Solution. A successful candidate will possess experience securing and supporting OT security solutions.
What You Will Do:

• Work within team of OT security professionals to support global deployment of Caterpillar's OT Passive Monitoring solution.
• Develop strategies to drive increased maturity within Caterpillar's OT security processes.
• Expert level proficiency with Caterpillar's OT Passive Monitoring solution.
• Understand how the solution works and drive process improvements.
• Track and prioritize all support cases with the vendor. Provide escalation when necessary.
• Provide tuning of solution to drive increased data accuracy.
• Collaborate with network teams to ensure solution is receiving network data.
• Collaborate with CSIRT team on OT security events.
• Research current OT threats and vulnerabilities to determine impact within the Caterpillar environment.
• Mentor junior team members on solution and OT security best practices.

What You Have:

• Security operations experience.
• Experience supporting IT or OT solutions, deployed in enterprise environments.
• Experience with automating solutions with code.
• In depth knowledge of networking implementation concepts (VLAN, Subnetting, Trunking, RSPAN, Firewalls, Segmentation).
• Ability to analyze network traffic utilizing common network analysis tools (Wireshark, TCPDump).
• Ability to move fast in an environment with ambiguity at times, and with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Prior experience with OT security platforms and passive monitoring solutions.
• Preferred but not required to have Advanced certification in OT Security, such as SANS GICSP or SANS GRID
• Networking certifications preferred but not required.

Degree and experience requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred.

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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Additional Info :

• The primary locations for this position are: Peoria, IL, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX
• This position requires working within the office at least 3 days per week.
• This position may require 5% travel.
• Relocation is offered for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available.

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.
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