Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering – Factory & Product Assurance

Caterpillar

Closes in 4 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TXNashville, TNEast Peoria, IL
Salary
$159,120–$238,680 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 21, 2026 (soon)

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $199k
$128k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $152,975–$219,806 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 37 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$208,770 across 37 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering – Factory & Product Assurance

The Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering at Caterpillar is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and scaling cybersecurity programs across industrial manufacturing environments. This leader will establish strategic vision and execution models that enable data-driven decisions, accelerate time-to-market, and enhance trust in digital and physical systems. Key responsibilities include building enterprise-scale OT security controls, leading cybersecurity engineering aligned with the Purdue Model, and leveraging AI to automate assurance activities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale OT cybersecurity programs, managing high-performing technical teams, and applying global standards like NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners are essential for this role at Caterpillar, a leader in construction and mining equipment manufacturing.

What you'll do

  • Define and communicate a multiyear roadmap for OT and embedded systems cybersecurity programs.
  • Build and deploy enterprise-scale OT security controls across industrial manufacturing facilities.
  • Oversee risk assessments, architecture design reviews, and assurance activities for factories and products.
  • Enable secure by design practices in factory automation systems and embedded platforms.
  • Leverage AI and automation to enhance visibility and accelerate cybersecurity assurance activities.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience leading large-scale OT and embedded cybersecurity engineering programs in industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated success building and managing high-performing technical teams.
  • Deep understanding of modern manufacturing architectures, OT systems, and embedded product security.
  • Experience applying AI and automation to improve cybersecurity assurance and assessment efficiency.
  • Strong knowledge of global standards (NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, etc.) and regulatory requirements.
  • Exceptional ability to influence, negotiate, and partner across business and technology organizations.

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