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.

Our Cybersecurity Team is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our SIEM team. In this role, you will leverage analytics and automation to help protect the enterprise from cybersecurity threats. You’ll work as part of a dynamic team and collaborate closely with partners across Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT.

As a SIEM Administrator, you will maintain and optimize Caterpillar’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. This includes installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the system; analyzing security events and logs; developing detection rules and dashboards; supporting security analysts; managing data ingestion and retention; and ensuring overall system health, performance, and compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for SIEM tools within Caterpillar
• Partner with internal teams to ensure the SIEM solution is optimized and functioning as intended
• Monitor system health, capacity, and performance to proactively address issues
• Configure new data inputs to expand data collection capabilities
• Conduct log ingestion monitoring to ensure continuous ingestion of critical log sources
• Perform updates and troubleshoot system issues
• Collaborate with internal partners to implement new SIEM use cases and expand enterprise service offerings
• Work with Cybersecurity leadership to maximize the value of SIEM-related investments
• Partner with team members to strengthen Caterpillar’s security posture and enterprise-wide cyber awareness
• Perform technology migrations across multiple data protection solutions
• Maintain documentation of system configurations and changes

What You Have:

• SIEM Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Log Analysis & Data Management: Experience ingesting, aggregating, normalizing, and analyzing logs from diverse sources, including network, security, and cloud systems.
• Scripting, Automation & Pipeline Development: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Ansible to support automation, log parsing, and routine operational tasks.
• Systems Integration: Strong understanding of REST and Graph APIs for integrating with various systems and log sources.
• ETL Software Experience: Familiarity with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools to automate data extraction, transformation, and preparation for analysis.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Experience configuring and supporting enterprise SIEM solutions
• Knowledge of basic Linux commands
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or Graph API
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., SANS, ISC2)

Additional Information

• Location: East Peoria, IL (preferred), Dallas, TX, Nashville, TN
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

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:

January 9, 2026 - January 15, 2026

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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