Secure Technology Apprentice (Cybersecurity Apprenticeship)
About The Position
Caterpillar’s Secure Technology Apprenticeship program allows students at Illinois Central College (ICC) and Nashville State Community College (NSCC) to enter the cybersecurity workforce while completing their education. Apprentices gain hands-on experience at a Fortune 100 company through multiple rotational placements in the IT division focused on cybersecurity. Their work develops them as cybersecurity professionals and contributes to initiatives that continue to benefit the enterprise after the apprenticeship ends. Example experiences include contributing to a cybersecurity customer portal, helping software developers remediate vulnerabilities found by scans, optimizing cloud infrastructure, developing automated guardrails for cloud-policy compliance, writing configuration guidelines for secure cloud implementation, participating in cyber threat intelligence processes supporting risk-based decisions, and supporting project management processes. Apprentices receive ongoing support and mentorship from experienced professionals and fellow apprentices.
Requirements
- Be a current first-year student at Illinois Central College or Nashville State Community College in a transferable or non-transferable degree program.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA; first-semester students are eligible to apply.
- Demonstrate experience in cybersecurity or technology through activities such as extracurricular involvement, personal projects, volunteer work, or other related activities beyond minimum school commitments.
- Provide one faculty reference from the current institution.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in technology or cybersecurity; full-time, part-time, internship, and volunteer experience are acceptable.
- Foundational knowledge of a programming language such as Python, Java, .NET, or PowerShell.
Responsibilities
- Complete multiple rotational placements in the IT division focused on cybersecurity.
- Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, such as developing a customer portal.
- Collaborate with software developers on vulnerability scan remediation.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure and develop automated guardrails for cloud-policy compliance.
- Write configuration guidelines to help customers securely implement cloud technologies.
- Participate in cyber threat intelligence processes that support risk-based decision-making.
- Support project management processes and commitments to the business, dealers, and customers.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage.
- Paid time off.
- Healthcare benefits.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Participation in the Short Term Incentive Plan (annual bonus program).
- Work hours that allow ample time to complete coursework.
- College tuition, books, and fees paid directly to the college by the company.
- Hands-on experience contributing to long-term cybersecurity initiatives at a global company.
- Opportunity to develop virtual and in-person collaboration and communication skills.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Vacation, holiday, and volunteer paid time off.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
