Software Engineering Manager, Cybersecurity

Caterpillar Inc.

. Lead, hire, coach and develop an engineering team .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $147,760 - $240,110 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams, applying secure development practices, and managing application security initiatives. Proficient in translating business needs into technical solutions while ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks.

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Application Security ManagementThreat ModelingVulnerability ValidationSecure Development PracticesCybersecurity Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentArchitectureIntegrationTestingStatic and Dynamic AnalysisDependency ScanningSecret ScanningAutomationCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationRisk Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStakeholder LeadershipInfluencing SkillsCoachingTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

OWASP GuidanceSecurity Testing ToolsAutomated Security ControlsApplication Security ToolsCloud Configuration Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCSSLPGIAC Application Security Credentials

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleAgile DeliverySecurity ChampionsAudit EvidenceRisk-Based Improvement Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityITSMSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, hire, coach and develop an engineering team
Set goals, manage performance and build a network of security champions
Own the division’s application security improvement roadmap with central cybersecurity
Translate business needs and enterprise policy into prioritized initiatives, work plans, schedules, resource estimates and progress reviews
Manage team capacity, budgets, tools and supplier relationships
Review technical standards, architecture and design conformance
Resolve delivery constraints and drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and service effectiveness
Embed security-by-design, threat modeling, secure code and pull-request review, and security testing into the software development lifecycle
Guide secure handling of secrets, cloud configuration and third-party dependencies
Establish documented security release gates
Ensure API and endpoint authentication, authorization and access-control reviews are completed before code progresses
Accelerate adoption of shared security tools and preventive controls in CI/CD pipelines
Apply automation and AI-assisted scanning with appropriate oversight and validated findings
Lead vulnerability triage, validate accuracy, remove duplicates, assess business impact and prioritize high-risk issues
Assign remediation owners, agree timelines and track findings to verified closure
Escalate risk, address systemic root causes and prioritize shared-platform fixes
Maintain application, asset and repository inventories with ownership mapping
Build portfolio dashboards covering scan coverage, findings, remediation aging, service-level performance and risk reduction
Lead security progress reviews and communicate decisions, trade-offs and support needs
Coordinate audit evidence, policy alignment and remediation with cybersecurity and application security teams
Create shared security guidance, training and documentation
Coach teams and suppliers and encourage proactive discovery and responsible self-reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong experience as a Software Engineer Manager or lead experience
Strong software development, architecture, integration and testing knowledge
Practical experience applying secure development practices to modern applications, APIs and cloud environments
Broad cybersecurity knowledge and hands-on application security judgment
Experience with threat modeling, authentication and authorization, vulnerability validation, remediation and automated security controls
Experience translating security policies and frameworks into engineering controls
Experience supporting audits and managing risk-based improvement programs with measurable outcomes
Practical knowledge of OWASP guidance and security testing tools
Experience with static and dynamic analysis, dependency and secret scanning, and integration of controls into delivery pipelines
Record of building security champions, improving engineering practices and using reliable metrics to drive adoption, remediation and recurring-risk reduction
Clear communication, stakeholder and program leadership skills
Ability to influence across teams, explain technical risk in business terms and balance security, quality, cost and delivery speed
Experience scaling application security across a complex or global enterprise, including product-centric or Agile delivery and collaboration with central security functions preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSLP or GIAC application security credentials preferred
A related master’s degree or comparable advanced expertise demonstrated through practice preferred
Knowledge of products and services, organizational leadership, software development, SDLC, software integration engineering, software product design/architecture, software quality assurance and testing, and IT service management
Must be based in Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, Denver, CO or Dallas, TX
Visa sponsorship is not available
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Successful completion of a drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Relocation assistance is NOT available