Manager IT - Cybersecurity

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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.

Role Definition

• Manages employees and leaders that are responsible for the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of cyber security teams as well as security-related programs and initiatives; assesses the costs associated with potential threats and solutions required to eliminate or minimize threats.

Responsibilities

• Develop training on information security risk metrics, polices, risk migration and remediations.
• Manage development, implementation and enforcement of organization-wide security initiatives and control standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assess business needs against enterprise security policies and recommend necessary changes to enhance information systems security. 
• Champion talent development within the respective organization to maximize productivity of staff members. 

Skill Required

• 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.
• 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.
• Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, 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.
• Cyber Security: Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft and attacks.

What Top Candidates Will Bring:

• Finance Industry Expertise
  Brings hands‑on cybersecurity experience in captive finance or financial‑services environments, with strong understanding of lending, credit, payments, regulatory expectations, and customer data protection needs.
• Servant Leadership Mindset
  Leads through empowerment—focused on coaching, removing barriers for the team, promoting collaboration, and fostering a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Global Operating Experience
  Proven success supporting and leading cross‑functional, multinational teams; comfortable navigating cultural differences, time zones, and matrixed organizational structures to deliver consistent security outcomes worldwide.
• Knowledge of Global Cybersecurity Regulations & Requirements
  Strong awareness of regulatory frameworks across regions (e.g., DORA, SOX, ISO standards, and financial‑sector guidance), with the ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable, sustainable security controls.
• Cloud‑Based Cybersecurity Experience
  Experienced in securing cloud environments and modern architectures, including identity‑centric security, cloud governance, threat detection, and secure design practices—aligned with competencies such as cloud security and security technologies highlighted in Cybersecurity. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Summary Pay Range:

$151,440.00 - $242,304.00

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

Additional information:

• This position requires the successful candidate to work full time, 5 days per week in the Nashville main office.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Dates:

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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