Career Area:

Technology, 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:

Join Caterpillar as a cybersecurity analyst on the Caterpillar Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Team. This role will be focused on DevSecOps transition, web application security testing and security tool integrations within SDLC.

What You Will Do:

Advocate “Shift Left” and DevSecOps transformation

Provide operational support for Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) service and tooling

Deliver technical support in the integration of security tools in CI/CD pipelines and S-SDLC

Educate and provide customer support to web application teams, owners, developers on application security, vulnerability management, and those utilizing DAST tooling

Work with VM team leadership and peers to drive efficiency into vulnerability management processes in ServiceNow and application security services

Maintain knowledge on existing security procedures and directives related to application security and vulnerability management

What You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering/Architecture, Computer Science, or a related field

2-5 years of Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing and/or Vulnerability Management

Experience with DAST tools – Rapid7 Insight AppSec, Acunetix, Burp

Good Knowledge of OWASP Guidelines for web/mobile application and API security

Good Knowledge of software development processes, integration of security assessments in Software development life cycle (SDLC) process, secure coding is required

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

One or more professional information security certification from an accredited institution (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CISM, GISCP, GWAPT, GWEB etc.)

Experience developing and testing apps in .NET or Java and other leading modern programming languages and technologies

Experience with newer development frameworks

Experience with cloud security: Amazon AWS, Windows Azure

Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, as well as written/verbal communication skills

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 ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN

This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

This position may require 10% travel.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $155,400.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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 employees

This 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 10, 2025 - September 18, 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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