Product Cybersecurity Engineer

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.

Job Summary:

The Embedded Product Cyber Security Team ensures that Caterpillar Machine & Engine Systems are developed with state of the art protection from cyber threats. Our team is developing on machine cybersecurity solutions & software for Caterpillar Display, Telematics, Machine, Engine, & Autonomy product lines that will be in production for years to come.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing cybersecurity solutions for Caterpillar's embedded product line. They will also be willing to learn new areas of expertise in this ever-changing world of cybersecurity while working with multiple systems, software, component, and product teams to produce world class cybersecurity solutions for Caterpillar.

The Product Cybersecurity Engineer is a hands-on technical leadership role that will be involved in all aspects of embedded cybersecurity during the New Product Introduction process. This candidate's deliverables will span from the early research and development stages of ideation, experience and use case development, developing Proof-of-Concept solutions, machine integration and finally production implementation and final validation. This candidate will need to build relationships across the organization as they will be working with all Caterpillar embedded system teams. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team

What You Will Do:

Provide leadership on Cybersecurity objectives, compliance, and implementation during the New Product Introduction process
Develop Embedded Cybersecurity strategies & solutions that will be implemented into production software
Serve as a trusted advisor to effectively communicate product cybersecurity issues in a manner that is easily understood and actionable
Advise on processes and methodologies required when evaluating purchased product solutions and developing new internal solutions
Support both internal and 3rd party risk assessments working with the systems team and Caterpillar IT team
Identify the business risk and assist in developing remediation strategies with systems teams
Assist risk owners with completing risk treatment plans

Education requirement:

Requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.

What skills you will have:

Analytical Thinking:

Ability to apply industry best practices to Caterpillar Engines, Machine, and Information Products.
Demonstrates experience with machine or automotive embedded architecture and networking.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

Effective Communications :

Presents appropriately in projects stakeholder and gateway reviews.
Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Teamwork:

Develops and maintains close collaboration with cross functional engine and machine system embedded product and software engineers.
Works closely with IT professionals within the Cybersecurity organization.
Demonstrates experience communicating with 3rd party security partners and consultants
Shows and promotes respect for differences and diversity.

Technical Excellence:

Develops a deep working knowledge of cybersecurity principals and application to embedded control systems.
Engaged with full product line of Caterpillar ECU's for boot level and middleware software to implement cybersecurity features.
Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
Attends Industry trade shows and consortiums to stay abreast of Cybersecurity technology and solutions.

Software Product Design/Architecture:

Demonstrates experience with C++ and Python utilizing Linux development environment.
Ability to analyze software architecture and network diagram for Security Threat architecture Review (STAR) process
Describes major software architecture alternatives and considerations.
Analyzes benefits and drawbacks of specific software designs and architecture.

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

This position will require 10% travel.

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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Relocation is available for this position.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

Posting Dates:

August 21, 2024 - September 4, 2024

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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