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.

Cybersecurity IAM Federation Analyst

Role Definition:

The IAM Federation analyst will support the Federation services within the Identity and Access Management (IAM) organization of Caterpillar Cybersecurity. This analyst will support the ongoing use of PingAccess as well as the migration from Ping Federation to Entra ID. The IAM Federation analyst will have a deep understanding of the Ping Federation and PingAccess technologies. Ideally the incumbent will also have a knowledge of Entra ID. This role will support Caterpillar segments and user base to understand business needs and how the service can help meet those needs. Strategic initiatives will include the migration of applications and APIs from legacy technology to Entra ID for authentication and federation services.

What You Will Do: 

• Support and maintain Caterpillars PingAccess instance and the applications using this service

• Act as the technical expert for PingAccess

• Support the migration of applications from PingFederate to Entra ID

• Support and maintain SSO connections within EntraID

• Develop robust user reporting and ownership tracking for PingAccess

• Create communication and documentation for end users

• Develop support documentation and processes for level 1 and 2 support teams

• Support project teams on priority initiatives such as:

  • New application onboarding

  • Migration of existing applications & APIs to Entra

  • Credential creation and rotation automation

What You Have:

• Hands on experience with Ping Identity and Ping Access.

• Extensive experience with authentication protocols such as oAuth or SAML.

• Strong technical understanding of PingAccess and Ping Federation

• Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Entra ID & Microsoft Azure B2C

• PowerShell & Graph API knowledge

• Accredited, four-year Information Technology degree, a closely related technical degree, or equivalent experience.

• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills; ability to deliver messages to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to balance customer experience and IT risk.

• High Level of customer focus with professional communication skills.

• Self-starter with strong technical skills and business acumen.

• Ability to think broadly and strategically balanced with high attention to detail.

• Excellent organizing, time management, and priority setting skills.

• Effective relationship building and influencing skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Consulting:

• Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

Cybersecurity Standards and Policies:

• Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.

Cybersecurity Risk Management:

• Knowledge of tools, techniques, approaches, and processes of cybersecurity risk management; ability to ensure organizational network operation and minimize negative effect by cybersecurity risks.

Information Security Management:

• Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling and preventing violations of IT security.

Information Technology (IT) Security Policies:

• Knowledge of IT security policies, standards, and procedures; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to ensure cyber security compliance.

Requirements Analysis:

• Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX, Peoria, IL or Nashville, TN.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

• Sponsorship is NOT available.

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.

• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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

Posting Dates:

October 13, 2025 - October 24, 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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