Autonomous Network & OT Infra Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Bonus opportunity

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as an onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground, overseeing wireless, networking, and security across a large outdoor environment. You will partner with engineering, operations, and enterprise IT to deliver reliable, scalable technology solutions.

Role combines hands-on execution with strategic IT leadership, supporting autonomous technologies, private wireless, and facility modernization initiatives at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or hands-on IT/engineering experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or technical operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted IT partner to facility, engineering, and operations leadership.
• Manage and support wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure (Wi‑Fi, mesh, microwave, private 5G).
• Enable connectivity for autonomous and connected-machine tech.
• Lead cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, and compliance efforts.
• Manage infrastructure projects, vendors, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability, and modernization initiatives.
• Design, deploy, monitor, and support large-scale wireless networks.
• Maintain connectivity supporting autonomous equipment.
• Develop network coverage strategies and RF spectrum plans.
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, site surveys, drive-test tools, and diagnostics.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Networking

Systems administration

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco networking

Wireless mesh

LTE/5G

Microwave communications

RF technologies

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as an onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground, overseeing wireless, networking, and security across a large outdoor environment. You will partner with engineering, operations, and enterprise IT to deliver reliable, scalable technology solutions.

Role combines hands-on execution with strategic IT leadership, supporting autonomous technologies, private wireless, and facility modernization initiatives at the site.