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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead

East Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$148K/yr - $222K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, dedicated to building a better, more sustainable world. The Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Technical Lead will design and review secure enterprise architectures, provide technical leadership, and ensure the security of critical applications and data while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and review secure enterprise architectures aligned with industry’s best practices and organizational security standards

Provide technical leadership and guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms

Identify vulnerabilities and provide effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks

Perform technical security design reviews utilizing threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into system and application development lifecycles

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity team members

Translate regulatory and industry standards into practical architectural controls

Utilize tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps for workflow automation, ticketing, and project tracking

Qualification

Cybersecurity certificationsCloud architectureTechnical security reviewsThreat modeling frameworksSecure software developmentRegulatory standards implementationSecurity frameworks knowledgeAnalytical skillsAgile/Scrum methodologiesLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Active, nationally recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, GCLD, GCCC, GISP) or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Professional)

Demonstrated ability in mentoring and leading small teams

Proven ability to architect secure solutions across cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid, and on-premises environments

Proven expertise in performing technical security design reviews and applying threat modeling frameworks such as STRIDE, ATT&CK, and DREAD

Ability to identify systemic gaps and develop precise, executable remediation plans

Advanced knowledge of secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), identity and access management (IAM), cryptography, and API security

Experience implementing regulatory and industry standards (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) into practical architectural controls

Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide actionable technical recommendations

Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Ability to interact effectively with senior management

Practical experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies

Stay informed on emerging threats, technologies, and compliance requirements to strengthen security posture

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

Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, plain language appropriate to the audience

Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately

Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers

Knowledge of tools, techniques, approaches, and processes of cybersecurity risk management; ability to ensure organizational network operation and minimize negative effect by cybersecurity risks

Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect information security across the organization using encryption technologies and appropriate security software