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 is committed to protecting its market-differentiating intellectual property with a strong and optimized security posture. Our Cybersecurity Team is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Data Protection team. In this role, you will leverage analytics and automation to defend against cybersecurity threats while collaborating across Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT.
You will be responsible for implementing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing Caterpillar’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions. This includes partnering with internal stakeholders to meet diverse use cases and working with solution vendors to resolve technical issues promptly.
What you will do:
- Serve as an enterprise subject matter expert on key aspects of Caterpillar’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program
- Collaborate with internal process partners to ensure DLP solutions are technically optimized and operating as intended
- Lead the implementation of new DLP use cases and contribute to the expansion of enterprise service offerings
- Partner with Cybersecurity leadership to maximize the value of Caterpillar’s DLP-related investments
- Support team efforts to strengthen Caterpillar’s overall security posture and enhance cyber awareness across the enterprise
- Manage technology migrations between various data protection platforms
What you will have:
- Consulting: Ability to provide technical and business guidance to internal and external clients.
- Cybersecurity Standards & Policies: Skilled in developing and communicating cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
- Risk Management: Knowledge of tools, techniques, and processes to minimize cybersecurity risks.
- Information Security Management: Ability to deploy, monitor, and enforce information security systems.
- IT Security Policies: Expertise in applying administrative and technical knowledge to ensure compliance.
- Requirements Analysis: Ability to elicit, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for system success.
What will set you apart:
- Strong technical acumen in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
- Initiative, accountability, and adaptability with a drive for continuous learning
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)
- Hands‑on experience with enterprise‑class DLP solutions
- Scripting expertise (PowerShell, Python, REST/Graph APIs)
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC)
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., SANS, ISC2)
Additional Information:
- The primary location for this position is Irving, TX, East Peoria, IL or Nashville, TN
- This position requires being in office 5 days a week
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
- Sponsorship is not available
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
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:
November 20, 2025 - November 26, 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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