Caterpillar, Inc

Cybersecurity Technical Communicator

Caterpillar, Inc • $81K — $122K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Excellent grammar, editing, and writing skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity tools and software.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
  • Experience in video production and editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Produce clear and concise incident response communications.
  • Collaborate with CSIRT for accurate incident data documentation.
  • Create incident reports for diverse audiences, including legal and executive teams.
  • Establish relationships with incident response, legal, and infrastructure teams.
  • Develop and manage weekly and quarterly reports for CSIRT activities.
  • Support the CSIRT in incident response tabletop exercises.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and volunteer work.
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer match.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
  • Employee assistance program and career development opportunities.
  • Incentive bonuses and disability benefits available.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Technical Communicator

The Cybersecurity Technical Communicator will support the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). They will combine experience with cybersecurity and technical writing to produce written cybersecurity reports to technical, non-technical, legal, executive and board level audiences.

What You Will Do:
  • Producing clear and concise communications that summarize incident response.
  • Partner closely with CSIRT to ensure incident data is accurately captured and high-quality documentation is maintained.
  • Produce incident reports for a wide group of technical and non-technical audiences such as legal, executive, board level and employees.
  • Create and nurture relationships across the incident response, infrastructure, application, and legal teams.
  • Develop and manage weekly and quarterly reports detailing the critical efforts of the CSIRT.
  • Support the CSIRT Readiness team in developing, delivering and documenting incident response tabletop exercises.


What You Have:
  • Excellent grammar, editing and writing skills with strong diligence.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally to a wide range of audiences.
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity software and tools.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language and subject matter.
  • Familiarity with security operations and incident response concepts.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional tools.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals.


Top Candidates will have:
  • Experience in video production and editing.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Communications, or related field.
  • Organizational change management experience.
  • Prior experience in a cybersecurity role.


Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Info:
  • The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN
  • RELOCATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.
  • SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
  • Must be able to work at least 5 days onsite.


Skills Descriptors:
  • Technical Writing/Documentation: Knowledge of technical writing; ability to write technical documents such as manuals, reports, guidelines or documents on standards, processes, and applications.
  • Cyber Security: Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft, and attacks.
  • Cybersecurity Standards and Policies: Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.
  • Application Security: Knowledge of the tools and processes for maintaining application security; ability to design and implement security programs to prevent data loss and access intrusion from web and mobile applications.
  • Information Security Technologies: 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.
  • 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.
  • Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
  • System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and technology platforms.


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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
  • All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.


Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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

Posting Dates:
June 2, 2026 - June 9, 2026

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
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