Caterpillar, Inc

Segment CISO

Caterpillar, Inc • $172K — $258K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Energy & Utilities
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of strategic cybersecurity leadership experience in manufacturing.
  • Deep understanding of cyber risk management in operational technology environments.
  • Proficiency with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443 frameworks; CISSP or CISM preferred.
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships across various business levels.
  • Experience managing cybersecurity compliance across global manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Own the segment's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.
  • Act as senior advisor on cyber risk, guiding resource allocation and risk decisions.
  • Translate enterprise security policies into segment-specific controls and ensure compliance.
  • Lead incident readiness and response efforts in collaboration with the Security Operations Center.
  • Embed security practices in product lifecycle; manage third-party and supplier risks.
  • Oversee the cybersecurity budget, manage vendor contracts, and ensure ROI on security spend.
  • Foster a security-aware culture through engagement and education across the segment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off plan including vacation and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare expenses.
  • Career development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

The Segment CISO is the senior cybersecurity leader for the Power and Energy segment, accountable for protecting enterprise value across its operations, customers, and supply chain. The role leads business partners, IT professionals, cybersecurity contributors, and suppliers to deliver security solutions aligned with the business strategy, with direct accountability for segment-specific cybersecurityfunctions and technology supporting areassuch as customer relationship management, manufacturing, and supply chain.

The leader identifies cybersecurity risks and opportunities in the business, develops business-aligned solutions, prioritizes resources, negotiates contracts, guides team members, and consults with segment executives so that security enables growth rather than constraining it. The role owns the segment's cyber risk posture, incident readiness, and compliance, and represents the segment in enterprise security governance.

What You Will Do:

  • Own the segment cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned to the segment business strategy and the enterprise cybersecurity program, and report progress and risk to the Group CIO and segment leadership.

  • Serve as the segment's senior cyber risk advisor: identify, quantify, and prioritize cyber risk across CRM, manufacturing and operational technology, supply chain, and product-connected systems, and drive risk decisions with business owners.

  • Translate enterprise security policies, standards, and architectures into segment-specific controls, and hold application, infrastructure, and plant teams accountable for adoption.

  • Lead segment incident readiness and response in partnership with the enterprise Security Operations Center, including plant and OT incident playbooks, tabletop exercises, and business continuity coordination.

  • Embed security into the segment's delivery lifecycle: secure-by-design reviews, third-party and supplier risk assessments, cloud and AI adoption guardrails, and remediation of audit and assessment findings.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer security requirements across the segment's global footprint, and represent the segment in internal and external audits.

  • Prioritize and manage the segment cybersecurity budget and resources, negotiate supplier and managed-service contracts, and demonstrate measurable return on security investment.

  • Build and develop a high-performing team of security professionals and business partners; set clear expectations, coach for growth, and cultivate a pipeline of cyber talent within the segment.

  • Drive a security-aware culture across segment IT and the business through executive engagement, leader education, and clear metrics that make cyber risk visible and actionable.

  • Represent the segment in enterprise cybersecurity governance, contribute to enterprise standards, and share threat intelligence and lessons learned across segments.

What You Have:

Strategic Leadership

  • Experience developing, communicating, and executing enterprise cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps aligned with business priorities.

  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale security and risk programs through transformation.

Cybersecurity & Manufacturing Expertise

  • Deep understanding of cyber risk management, incident response, and compliance in a global manufacturing environment.

  • Experience securing operational technology and plant environments alongside enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, and supply chain systems.

  • Working knowledge of relevant frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, data protection, export controls); CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred.

Relationship Management & Influence

  • Proven ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders from plant floor to executive leadership.

  • Skilled at leading in matrixed environments through influence and accountability, and at conveying complex technical risk in business terms.

Operational Excellence

  • Experience protecting mission-critical applications and global manufacturing operations.

  • Ability to balance innovation and speed with reliability, stability, and security.

People Leadership

  • Demonstrated success leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing global teams of employees and suppliers.

  • Ability to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Additional Info:

  • The required location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX, Nashville-TN


Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 18, 2026 - September 27, 2026

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
* Ladders Estimates

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