Caterpillar, Inc

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Caterpillar, Inc • $89K — $133K *
Irving, TX 75061In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence or related cyber defense fields.
  • Solid understanding of the CTI lifecycle and analytic methods.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and other threat modeling frameworks.
  • Experience with vulnerability intelligence, CVEs, and CVSS scoring.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Research and technical documentation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct cyber threat intelligence collection and analysis focused on threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments using frameworks like CVE and CVSS.
  • Produce actionable intelligence products for various security teams.
  • Deliver regular briefings to diverse audiences, translating complex data.
  • Support incident response and collaboration across security domains.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days.
  • 401(k) plan for financial security and savings.
  • Career development opportunities and incentive bonuses.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education and training.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Summary:

Caterpillar's Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) is seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst. This person is responsible for collecting, analyzing and delivering both tactical and strategic intelligence on threat actors, campaigns, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks across enterprise environments. This role involves conducting vulnerability intelligence assessments using CVE analysis, CVSS scoring, and threat modeling to prioritize critical exposures, while producing actionable intelligence products such as threat briefs, reports, and TTP analyses aligned to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK. The analyst translates complex threat data into clear insights for both technical and non-technical audiences through regular briefings and plays a key role in supporting incident response and cross-functional collaboration, partnering with teams across security domains and external intelligence communities to strengthen overall organizational defense.

What You Will Do:
  • Conduct tactical and strategic cyber threat intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting focused on threat actors, campaigns, vulnerabilities, zero-days, and organizational exposure across enterprise environments.
  • Perform vulnerability intelligence assessments using CVE analysis, CVSS scoring, threat modeling, and prioritization frameworks to identify and track emerging threats and materially relevant exposures.
  • Produce and disseminate actional intelligence products including threat briefs, threat reports, TTP analysis, and recommendations mapped to MITRE ATT&CK and other industry-standard frameworks to support SOC, CSIRT, and threat hunting teams.
  • Deliver recuring threat intelligence briefings - including monthly strategic updates and more frequent tactical briefings - to both technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex threats into clear, actionable insights.
  • Support intelligence-driven incident response and cross-functional collaboration, including investigation of security incidents/data breaches and partnership with groups such as OT/ICS, product security, application security, and external intelligence-sharing partners.


What You Have:
  • Relevant experience in cyber threat intelligence, SOC, incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability intelligence, or a closely related cyber defense function.
  • Working knowledge of the CTI lifecycle and structure analytic methods, including collection, enrichment, analysis, and dissemination for different customers.
  • Fluency with MITRE ATT&CK and related frameworks such as Kill Chain, Diamon Model, or equivalent threat modeling approaches.
  • Practical experience with vulnerability intelligence, including interpreting CVEs, CVSS, exploitability context, and prioritization of relevant vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to analyze adversary TTPs, IOCs, and campaigns and turn that analysis into actionable output for defenders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Research and documentation experience.


Top Candidates Will Have:
  • Knowledge of the CTI lifecycle
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Understanding of CISA KEV / vulnerability prioritization concepts
  • Experience curating threat briefings and written reporting.
  • Ability to analyze TTPs, IOCs, campaigns, CVEs, and threat trends.
  • Strong research, requirements analysis, and technical writing skills
  • Knowledge of AI tools, scripting, or automation
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, application security, or product security concepts
  • Familiarity with OT/ICS security
  • Experience with intelligence-sharing communities or external partner collaboration


Additional Info:
  • The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Irving, TX or Nashville, TN.
  • This role requires 5 days onsite.
  • SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
  • Relocation is not available.


Skills Descriptors:
  • Cybersecurity Standards and Policies: Knowledge of developing cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures; ability to develop and communicate policies, standards and procedures that guide interactions with customers.
  • Application Security: Knowledge of the tools and processes for maintaining application security; ability to design and implement security programs to prevent data loss and access intrusion from web and mobile applications.
  • Information Security Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling and preventing violations of IT security.
  • Information Security Technologies: 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.
  • Information Technology (IT) Security Policies: 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.
  • Requirements Analysis: 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.
  • System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases and technology platforms.
    Level Basic Understanding:
  • Cyber Security: Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft and attacks.


What You Will Get:
  • Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
  • Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
  • All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.


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

Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 8, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
* Ladders Estimates

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