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December 12, 2025
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Security Operations Center Analyst

East Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, committed to building a sustainable world. They are seeking a Security Operations Center Analyst to monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to remediate threats.
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Responsibilities

  • Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for security alerts
  • Investigate alerts with various security tools
  • Analyze and triage security alerts, escalating, as necessary
  • Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to contain and remediate threats
  • Monitor the Phishing inbox, investigate and respond to all reported emails
  • Inspect file attachments and links for potential malware
  • Investigate network alerts through the IDS tool
  • Ensure accurate case notes are recorded
  • Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned

Qualification

Required

  • SOC or equivalent experience
  • Experience within IT (Information Technology)
  • Experience with SIEM or similar solutions (splunk, logscale, etc...)
  • Some proficiency in PowerShell, Python, SQL
  • Proven critical thinking skills and ability to solve problems
  • Proven ability to learn new tools, processes, and technical concepts quickly
  • Knowledge of Incident handling, MITRE attack framework, and Cyber Security Kill Chain
  • Understanding of Windows Authentication protocols, network technologies, Explicit Proxy, IDS, EDR, UEBA, and Sandboxing
  • Experience with Cybersecurity report writing
  • Understanding of or experience in penetration testing
  • Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers
  • Knowledge of the tools and processes for maintaining endpoint security; ability to design and implement security programs to prevent data loss and access intrusion from external sources
  • Strong experience in Enterprise Tool Support (AV, EDR, Vulnerability Scanner, SCCM, etc)
  • Knowledge of technologies and technology-based solutions dealing with information security issues; ability to protect information security across the organization using encryption technologies and appropriate security software
  • Knowledge of IT security policies, standards, and procedures; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to ensure cyber security compliance
  • Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project
  • Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and technology platforms
  • Knowledge of technical writing; ability to write technical documents such as manuals, reports, guidelines or documents on standards, processes, and applications
  • Knowledge of antivirus/malware attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft, and attacks
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Preferred

  • Certifications (CompTIA Security+, GSEC, etc...) preferred

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
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Glassdoor
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Founded in 1925
Peoria Heights, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.caterpillar.com
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Glassdoor
4.0
Founded in 1925
Peoria Heights, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.caterpillar.com