IT Analyst – Entry Level

Caterpillar Inc.

Entry-level IT Analyst supporting Caterpillar’s enterprise applications, integrations, testing, and AI-enabled technologies. Onsite five days weekly in Irving or East Peoria.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $81,370 - $122,060 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in application design and architecture principles, systems integration, and software testing while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver technology solutions. Proficient in requirements analysis and problem-solving techniques to enhance user experience and system performance.

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Application Design PrinciplesSystems IntegrationSoftware TestingRequirements AnalysisProblem-Solving Techniques

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Hard Skills

Application ArchitectureSystem TestingTechnical DocumentationProcess FlowsTroubleshootingPerformance ImprovementUser-Experience AnalysisAI-Enabled TechnologiesDatabase IntegrationTechnology Solutions

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementAnalytical ThinkingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ApplicationsTechnical SolutionsBusiness RequirementsCross-Functional TeamsAccredited College DegreeCumulative GPADrug Screen

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support enterprise applications and technology solutions serving internal and external customers
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business and system requirements
Assist in designing and implementing application and technology solutions
Support integration across applications, databases, platforms, and AI-enabled technologies
Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting
Analyze technical issues and recommend performance and user-experience improvements
Create and maintain technical documentation, process flows, and testing artifacts
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and scalable technology solutions
Work onsite five days a week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a technical-related degree from a four-year accredited college/university; selected candidates must complete their degree by their start date
Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale (without rounding)
0-2 years of relevant experience related to this field
Knowledge of major production application systems
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques
Knowledge of application design and architecture principles and practices
Knowledge of requirements analysis tools, methods, and techniques
Knowledge of systems and technology integration across applications, databases, and platforms
Knowledge of system and software testing
Please attach a resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript
Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
Successful completion of a drug screen required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Basic relocation may be available, depending on relocation qualifications
Relocation is available for this position