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.
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled and driven Cybersecurity Application Developer to join our internal development team focused on building and maintaining a proprietary cybersecurity web applications. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of a global leader in manufacturing and innovation.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for developing various internal cybersecurity focused web applications to realize and grow our service offering.
- Partners with product architects in resolving technical matters associated with our product and associated service offerings.
- Provides daily operational support and maintenance for one or more products needed to deliver the team’s service offerings.
- Interfaces with internal process partners and vendor support staff to resolve technical issues attributed to products supported by the team.
- Execute development driven by agile user stories and features for supported
- products
- Achieve sprint efficiency and deliver milestone goals.
- Perform testing during development processes and QA prior to production deployment.
What You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering/Architecture, Computer Science, or comparable experience.
- Programming and scripting: Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, and C++, as well as scripting languages like JavaScript.
- Security foundations: Strong understanding of security and networking fundamentals, cryptography, and access management.
- Application security: Deep knowledge of web application security, including common vulnerabilities and protection techniques.
- Software development lifecycle (SDLC): Familiarity with secure development practices throughout the entire SDLC.
- Security tools and automation: Experience with security tools, monitoring, logging, and implementing security automation.
- Risk management: Ability to identify and manage security risks and assess digital risk levels.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- One or more professional certification(s) from an accredited institution (CISSP, CCSP, GWEB, Linux, Python, CISSP, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Caterpillar Cyber Security Policies and Directives
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, as well as written/verbal communication skills
Additional information:
- This position is on-site five days a week.
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
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
Posting Dates:
October 30, 2025 - November 5, 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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