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Caterpillar Inc. · 9 hours ago

Manager IT - Cybersecurity

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$151K/yr - $242K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment. The Manager IT - Cybersecurity role focuses on managing cybersecurity teams and initiatives, assessing threats, and ensuring the effectiveness of security programs.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

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

Qualification

Cyber SecurityRisk ManagementInformation Technology Security PoliciesBudgetingPlanningTalent ManagementFinance Industry ExpertiseGlobal Operating ExperienceGlobal Cybersecurity RegulationsCloud-Based Cybersecurity ExperienceTeam ManagementServant Leadership Mindset

Required

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

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

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

Preferred

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