Career Area:

Engineering

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.

Caterpillar Inc. seeks Sr. Security Engineer at its facility located at 5205 N. O’Connor Blvd, Irving, TX 75039.

Contribute to secure by design, secured development practices, security testing and DevSecOps of software systems and/or applications. Facilitate security efforts between the Cybersecurity Organization and the development teams creating services on the data platform. Help development teams identify security gaps in their applications and services and assist with solutions to close gaps and make services compliant to enterprise security requirements. Review and assess architectural artifacts (e.g., architecture diagrams) for compliance to security policy and identification of risks and potential areas of improvement. Collaborate with peer cybersecurity professionals in the assessment of IT solutions for security posture. Liaison between Caterpillar cybersecurity organization and the rest of Caterpillar to communicate, embed, and demonstrate compliance to Cybersecurity requirements. Technical point of contact for application teams related to automation, CI/ CD, and Application Security Operations. Understand and communicate business risks with security risks. Understand and identify the existing processes and security gaps. Improve and streamline the development process to secure applications in every stage of software development by implementing DevSecOps. Perform all assignments without close supervision; normally assigned more complex aspects of systems work. Work directly on complex application and technical problem identification and resolution. Drive application development focused on delivering security needs features. Maintain high standards of software quality team by establishing good practices and habits. Guide the team to develop a structured application/ interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation, and user guides in a casual, flexible environment. Maintain current knowledge of existing security procedures, directives and technology controls including application testing, threat modeling, attack and penetration testing, data classification and data handling. Participate in industry working groups and provide insights to product development teams on leading architecture, design, and security practices. Understand security requirements and risk tolerance baselines. Keep development teams accountable to metrics measuring risk.

REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in computer science, computer applications, electrical engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in information security or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) 5 years of Software development using languages such as: Java, Python, systems administration; (2) Cloud Security best practices (e.g. Cloud Security Alliance’ CCM – Cloud Controls Matrix); (3) MS Azure and AWS; and (4) Industry standards, such as: ISO 27001, 27002, NIST CSF, ISA 62443 and SOC Reporting. Travel: 10% domestic travel. Telecommuting: 2 days/ week.

Summary Pay Range:  

$144,789 – $179,640

Compensation and benefits 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) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave  Adoption benefits Health Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement  Career Development  Incentive bonus 

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Sr. Security Engineer / Reference # R0000295200 ]. # LI-DNI

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 7, 2025 - July 6, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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