Cybersecurity Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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