Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Cybersecurity SOC Manager

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, analytical people and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We do not 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.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Career

Role Definition:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity SOC Manager to lead our Security Operations Center. This role is critical in ensuring the security and integrity of our digital assets, infrastructure, and data. The SOC Manager will oversee a 24X7 team of analysts and engineers responsible for monitoring, detecting, responding to, and mitigating cybersecurity threats.

What You Will Do: 

Lead and manage the SOC team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.

Oversee 24/7 security monitoring, incident detection, and response operations.

Develop and maintain SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation procedures.

Coordinate incident response efforts and ensure timely resolution and reporting.

Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams (e.g., threat intelligence, Hunt, GRC) to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Continuously evaluate and improve SOC tools, technologies, and workflows.

Prepare and present metrics, reports, and dashboards to senior leadership.

Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity

3+ years in a Cybersecurity leadership role.

Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.

3+ relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GWAPT) strongly preferred.

Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat modeling.

Budgeting:

Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget

Planning: Tactical, Strategic:

Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Talent Management:

Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selecting, retaining, and leveraging talent across the organization.

Team Management:

Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

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.

Risk Management:

Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

Cybersecurity:

Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft, and attacks.

Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF & 800 series, COBIT, PCI-DSS or FAIR

Experience developing, evaluating, or implementing cybersecurity, information technology, or risk assessment activities.

Additional Info:

The primary location for this position is Nashville, TN, Peoria, IL, or Irving, TX.

Candidates must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week.

Relocation assistance is NOT available.

Sponsorship is NOT available.

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.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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. 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:

July 24, 2025 - July 28, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.