Career Area : Business Services
Job Description :
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
This is Caterpillar
We are looking for a Senior Director of Security Services to lead the enterprise security operations at more than 820 sites worldwide. This position is responsible for all security related matters including operations protection of tangible and intangible assets and crisis response concerning the safety of employees. The Senior Director of Security Services leads a team of cross-functional experts with accountability to reduce risk and safeguard the enterprise worldwide.
What You Will Do :
- Identify monitor address and respond to enterprise level risk / threats while developing and delivering preventative programs and services to protect enterprise personnel and assets
- Set the physical security strategy and employs physical security globally at enterprise locations
- Provide leadership and work daily with security personnel across Caterpillar enterprise
- Identify develop implement and maintain security processes and strategies across all operating units to reduce security-related risks
- Lead response to incidents limit exposure to liability or regulatory compliance and reduce the financial loss
- Design develop and oversee the implementation of security policies standards guidelines and programs globally
- Design and implement strategies and programs to prevent and reduce loss of assets
- Establish appropriate standards and risk controls associated with physical security key employee security access controls and workplace violence at the regional and facility level
- Coordinate and implement site security operations to ensure the safety of all employees and the protection of information assets
- Research and deploy technical solutions to safeguard corporate assets and employees
- Coordinate and manage preventive programs and services to protect against business disruptions in a cost-effective manner
- Provide briefings to Global Security leadership on the status of security issues impacting operations and integrate into the business units operations within the geographic region
- Anticipate process partner needs and provide high priority to satisfaction and service
- Develop collaborative relationships with business units; enhances local state federal Law Enforcement and worldwide security relationships
- Provide expertise technical guidance and training to ensure effective security services are carried out with sensitivity to country and cultural variety
- Partner with Global Security Crisis management and Facility Security Managers to supplement a robust crisis management process and work with agencies to develop business contingency continuity plans for emergencies
- Retain responsibility / oversight of the enterprise workplace violence prevention and response program. Increase Securitys brand internal to the company and drive employee awareness throughout the business and beyond
- Consult on annual enterprise security risk assessment and other Chief Security Officer initiatives in Global Security Global Investigations and Global Intelligence
- Support the activation of the Crisis Management Center and documented roles within the Global Crisis Management Plan. Liaison with enterprise personnel to coordinate communication efforts during security breaches and other crises
- Work with Internal Audit to ensure critical processes and required facility level planning is assessed as needed in audit cycles
- Direct emergency and non-emergency security system monitoring event dispatch and emergency notification services
- Establish technical specification and contributing information and analysis to organizational strategic plans and reviews
- Provide supervision and leadership to staff
- Oversee training activities to achieve the highest levels of team operational readiness
- Support enterprise international traveler and High-Risk travelers program
What You Have (Basic Skills Required) :
Crisis Management : Knowledge of crisis management concepts and techniques; ability to predict avert mitigate and recover from an event that has or could have a severely negative impact on the businessPlanning : 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 planRisk Management : Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to various kinds of risks; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situationsStandard Operating Procedures : Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiencyDecision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentOrganizational Leadership : Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectivesKey Performance Indicators : Knowledge of business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ability to use strategies and tools for defining and measuring progress toward goalsSecurity Management : Knowledge of information personnel and premises security processes and procedures; ability to develop and maintain appropriate security levels.What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills / Experience) :
Demonstrated ability to provide clear concise and strategic senior level briefingsDemonstrated thought leadership and initiative to develop plan and execute global security strategies15 years of Federal State Local or Department of Defense law enforcement and / or US Intelligence Community Agency experience in a complex investigative task force environment regarding violations of US law15 years experience in complex global criminal and / or national security investigations (terrorism counterintelligence and cyber-crime)Additional Info :
This role will be based onsite in East Peoria ILDomestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualifySponsorship is not availableInternational and Domestic travel up to 15-25%Must have or be capable of obtaining National Security Background Investigation to ensure the issuance of security clearanceAbout Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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.
Final details :
Please frequently check the email associated with your application including the junk / spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillars long-term incentive plan.
Summary Pay Range :
$169320.00 - $253920.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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 employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.
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 Dates :
September 5 2025 - September 14 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.
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Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Splunk,Google Cloud Platform,Cybersecurity,Identity & Access Management,Management Experience,PCI,NIST Standards,Emergency Management,Security,Information Security,Encryption
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 169320 - 253920