Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Manager

Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture-a spirit of accountability-that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

Job Summary:

The Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Manager is responsible for leading the team to drive the advancement of the Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management program. The chosen candidate will guide the team to execute the program and lead transformational efforts to enhance the program beyond the current scope.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver cybersecurity expertise and leadership for the advancement, execution and sustainability of the Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management program, processes and supporting tools

• Effectively lead and motivate a team of 4-10 resources to perform to their highest potential by serving as a strong leader and role model

• Effectively balance cyber hygiene, day-to-day operations, incremental improvement, and future-focused projects in a manner which reduces risk and facilitates enterprise efforts to achieve expanded offerings, services growth, and sustainability

• Manage project planning and execution covering project charters, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall project plan with timelines and deliverables

• Establish appropriate goals and objectives for the team in alignment with the Cybersecurity strategy and in support of overall organization goals

• Foster collaborative working relationships with security stakeholders across Caterpillar and guide the team to provide exceptional customer experience.

• Ensure third party assessment data integrity and quality control

• Regularly review and gain insights from data and metrics

• Increase awareness, understanding and integration of the program into enterprise supply chain risk management efforts

What You Have:

• Bachelor's degree and strong experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science Management Information Systems, or related fields

• Proven experience successfully leading or managing a team

• Strong knowledge and practical application of third-party risk management concepts (e.g. industry standard TPRM security control questionnaires, SOC2 Type 2, etc.)

• Proven project management experience with multiple concurrent projects

• CISSP, CTPRP, CISM, CRISC or other security-related certification or ability and willingness to obtain within one year

• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, changing priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change, while multitasking effectively

• Process-oriented and strong organizational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to explain complex issues to technical and non-technical users across the enterprise

• Strong collaboration and coordination skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Ability to confidently present to senior leadership

• Proficient in Microsoft O365 products

Desired but not Required:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business, or other degrees in related fields

• Experience in the complexities of working in a large global organization

• PMP or other project management certification

• Experience managing a Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management program

• Experience in reviewing cybersecurity language in legal contracts

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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Additional Info :

• The primary locations for this position are: East Peoria IL, Nashville TN, or Dallas, TX

• This position requires you to work in the office three times a week, with some flexibility.

• This position may require 10% travel.

• Sponsorship is not available.

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.

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 ~~~/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 23, 2024 - May 2, 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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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.