Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Network Security Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: East PeoriaIllinoisTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $147,760 - $240,110 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Design and review secure network and enterprise architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
  • Provide technical leadership on network security principles, controls, and best practices.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities and provide clear, actionable remediation plans.
  • Lead security-focused design reviews for infrastructure and platforms.
  • Collaborate with engineering, cloud, and infrastructure teams to embed security into solution design and deployment workflows.
  • Mentor and guide cybersecurity engineers and analysts.
  • Ensure network security controls remain aligned with regulatory, audit, and risk requirements.
  • Use platforms such as ServiceNow and Azure DevOps for workflow, tracking, and documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Extensive IT infrastructure experience, with a focus on secure network architecture.
  • Proven ability to design and secure network architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with a focus on actionable outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Ongoing awareness of emerging security technologies, risks, and compliance requirements.
  • A recognized security certification (e.g., CISSP, CCNP Security, or similar preferred).
  • Expertise in architecting secure systems using a layered, defense-in-depth approach.
  • Experience implementing NIST CSF, or similar standards in operational environments.
  • Understanding of SASE, ZTNA, and modern remote-access architectures.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
network architecturenetwork securitycloud securityhybrid environmentsAWSAzureGCPNIST CSFdefense-in-depthsecurity vulnerabilities
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunication skillsleadership skillsmentoringcollaborationinfluencing stakeholdersguidanceactionable outcomes
Certifications
CISSPCCNP Security