Autonomous Network & Wireless Infra Lead

Caterpillar; Washington (IL); Remote; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonus incentive

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as the onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground. You will support networking, wireless, cybersecurity, and facility IT initiatives in a large outdoor testing environment.

The role combines hands-on execution with strategic IT leadership across autonomous technologies, private wireless, and enterprise IT, partnering with engineering, operations, and enterprise IT to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or hands-on experience in IT/engineering.
• Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems admin, or ops.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless tech.
• Proven project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted IT partner to facility leadership.
• Manage wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure (Wi‑Fi, mesh, private 5G).
• Enable connectivity for autonomous and connected-machine tech.
• Lead cybersecurity, remediation, and compliance efforts.
• Manage projects, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive reliability, modernization, and continuous improvement.
• Design and support large-scale wireless networks.
• Develop RF spectrum and coverage strategies.
• Utilize site surveys and diagnostic platforms.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Networking

Systems administration

Project leadership

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco networking

Wireless mesh

LTE/5G

Microwave comms

Automation tools

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as the onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground. You will support networking, wireless, cybersecurity, and facility IT initiatives in a large outdoor testing environment.

The role combines hands-on execution with strategic IT leadership across autonomous technologies, private wireless, and enterprise IT, partnering with engineering, operations, and enterprise IT to ensure secure, scalable solutions.