Application Developer - Cybersecurity

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.

Application developer for a suite of in-house developed Web Applications. Candidates will partner with a team of developers and application architects to build and maintain in-house developed cybersecurity applications.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for developing various internal cybersecurity focused web applications to realize and grow our service offering.
• Partners with product architects in resolving technical matters associated with our product and associated service offerings.
• Provides daily operational support and maintenance for one or more products needed to deliver the team’s service offerings.
• Interfaces with internal process partners and vendor support staff to resolve technical issues attributed to products supported by the team.
• Execute development driven by agile user stories and features for supported products
• Achieve sprint efficiency and deliver milestone goals.
• Perform testing during development processes and QA prior to production deployment.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering/Architecture, Computer Science, or comparable experience.
• Entry level skillset in application development including various programming languages and frameworks (i.e. Python, HTML, TypeScript, SQL, React, Flask)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology
• Familiarity with the use of various AI Models (github Co-Pilot, Claude, Chat GPT, Grok, ETC).
• Experience in Developing web applications with a focus on delivering upon customer requirements
• AWS Cloud Experience
• Good Knowledge of software development processes, security assessments in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, and secure coding.

Top Candidates Will Have

• One or more professional certification(s) from an accredited institution (CISSP, CCSP, GWEB, Linux, Python, CISSP, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Caterpillar Cyber Security Policies and Directives
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, as well as written/verbal communication skills ServiceNow incident/request management experience

Additional Info

• The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX, Nashville-TN

About Caterpillar –

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.

Summary Pay Range

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

July 10, 2026 - July 19, 2026

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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