Cybersecurity Specialist, ISSO - Defense

Caterpillar • Irving, TX

244d • $126,000 - $189,000

About The Position

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. Caterpillar Defense proudly serves all branches of the U.S. military and federal government, allied militaries and governments, and original equipment manufacturers. For over 100 years, we have supplied reliable products and solutions to government agencies and military forces worldwide, supporting people who put their lives on the line to provide security, generate energy and supply humanitarian aid. Today, we continue to deliver leading-edge products and global services, working around the clock and around the world to deliver the power and performance that customers need. Caterpillar's largest single customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. 190,000+ machines, tanks, tactical vehicles, and submarines move missions forward with Cat engines. We also provide solutions for power generation and surface ships. Cat has powered crucial engineering and logistical operations in every major conflict since WWI. Caterpillar Defense has an opening for a Cybersecurity Specialist. In this role, you will be acting as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide subject matter expertise and advisory services to protect an organization's IT and network infrastructure, data, and information systems from security threats. Managing the CMMC process and making sure that the business is compliant with DoD cybersecurity regulations such as NIST 800-171 and applicable FAR and DFARS.

Requirements

• Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.
• Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures.
• Ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.
• Knowledge of tools, techniques, approaches and processes of cybersecurity risk management.
• Ability to ensure organizational network operation and minimize negative effect by cybersecurity risks.
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and techniques of information security management.
• Ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling and preventing violations of IT security.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain security policies and protocols for an organization; ensure to identify and defend security breaches and risks.
• Oversee vulnerability testing, risk assessments, and security checks; implement measures to prevent cyber security risk and threats.
• Plan and design security system architecture for IT projects; categorize integration issues and estimate costs for the security system upgrades.
• Research cyber security standards, security systems, and the latest validation and authentication procedures and report on their applicability for different IT environments (i.e. Azure Government Cloud).

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree