Cybersecurity Specialist

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Technology, Digital and Data

Cybersecurity Specialist

Starting from £66,079 (depending on experience)

Peterborough, UK

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 18% bonus
• Car allowance - £625pcm
• Contributory pension scheme – employer matches up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme – employer matches 50% of employee contribution
• Optional flexible benefits including health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase

The Divisional Cybersecurity Lead provides subject‑matter expertise in the analysis, classification, and response to cybersecurity risks within the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) and Electrification and Energy Solutions (E+ES) segment of the Power & Energy GCIO organization. The role addresses cybersecurity, compliance, and IT risk across IT teams and business partners, aligning processes and controls to relevant frameworks and internal systems.

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and support on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms across the division.
• Collaborate closely with divisional IT teams and Enterprise Cybersecurity teams.
• Oversee the cybersecurity portfolio of work for the division, collaborating with Enterprise teams to deliver the security roadmap.
• Drive vulnerability management and risk assessments across the division and guide teams on effective remediation strategies.
• Track and monitor risk activities, notify action owners, and escalate where required.
• Ensure risks and remediation plans are regularly addressed.
• Conduct quality assurance on all risk assessments and ensure integration into divisional strategic roadmaps.
• Improve the cybersecurity processes, solutions, and professional practices of the team.
• Use judgement to make risk‑based recommendations and decisions.
• Foster cybersecurity and compliance awareness and training.
• Function as a trusted advisor and business partner.

Communicating Complex Concepts: Ability to present and simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Cybersecurity Standards and Policies: Experience developing, communicating, and implementing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

Cybersecurity

Risk Management:

Proficiency with tools, techniques, and processes for managing cybersecurity risk.

Information Security Management: Knowledge of processes and tools for monitoring and securing information systems.

Information Security Technologies: Ability to protect information using encryption and security software.

Information Technology (IT) Security Policies: Strong understanding of IT security policies, standards, and procedures.

• Recognized cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GSEC, GCLD, GCCC, GISP)
• Strong communication and conflict‑management skills.
• Problem‑solving ability to address challenging situations.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Relationship‑management skills for collaborating across a matrixed environment.

• Location:
  
  Peterborough, UK
• Requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation available
• Travel less than 10%

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.