ERP Application Security GRC Admin

Caterpillar Inc.; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX is seeking an SAP GRC Administrator to manage AC and PC modules, support risk and compliance, and drive continuous improvements across SAP environments.

You will provide day-to-day support, automate controls, monitor SoD, assist audits, and train users, ensuring data integrity and timely go-live support for releases. The role requires five days onsite, with up to 10% travel to support audits and deployments.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of SAP security concepts, RBAC and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise with audit processes, SOX compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for SAP GRC AC and PC modules, including troubleshooting, resolving system issues, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist in automating controls and risk management processes using GRC tools and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to optimize GRC processes, enhance system performance, and improve user experience.
• Administer and configure SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control modules to support compliance and risk management objectives.
• Monitor and maintain Segregation of Duties (SoD) rules, access risk analysis, and remediation activities.
• Maintain and monitor sync jobs with appropriate scheduling tools to ensure data integrity
• Support internal and external audits by providing access logs, compliance reports, and system documentation.
• Develop, maintain and automate process controls, workflows, and monitoring within the SAP GRC AC/PC module.
• Train and support end-users and stakeholders on GRC processes and system functionality.
• Configure, customize, and enhance GRC AC and PC using BRFplus and MSMP to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay current with SAP GRC best practices, new features, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical and operational go-live support for releases and deployments.
• Lead annual SAP GRC disaster recovery testing and application upgrades

Skills

SAP GRC

SOX compliance

Audit processes

Access governance

BRFplus/MSMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

BRFplus

MSMP

SAP GRC tooling

Job description

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.

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.

ERP Application Security GRC Admin

The Caterpillar Information Technology ERP Application Security team is seeking an SAP (GRC) Governance, Risk, and Compliance (AC) Access Control and (PC) Process Control Administrator. The SAP GRC Administrator is responsible for the management, configuration, and support of SAP GRC AC and PC modules. This role ensures that our organization maintains effective risk management, compliance monitoring, and access governance within our SAP environments. The role focuses on ensuring system stability, user support, configuration, and continuous improvement in the organization’s risk and compliance processes.

What You Will Do

• Provide day-to-day support for SAP GRC AC and PC modules, including troubleshooting, resolving system issues, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist in automating controls and risk management processes using GRC tools and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to optimize GRC processes, enhance system performance, and improve user experience.
• Administer and configure SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control modules to support compliance and risk management objectives.
• Monitor and maintain Segregation of Duties (SoD) rules, access risk analysis, and remediation activities.
• Maintain and monitor sync jobs with appropriate scheduling tools to ensure data integrity
• Support internal and external audits by providing access logs, compliance reports, and system documentation.
• Develop, maintain and automate process controls, workflows, and monitoring within the SAP GRC AC/PC module.
• Train and support end-users and stakeholders on GRC processes and system functionality.
• Configure, customize, and enhance GRC AC and PC using BRFplus and MSMP to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay current with SAP GRC best practices, new features, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical and operational go-live support for releases and deployments.
• Lead annual SAP GRC disaster recovery testing and application upgrades

What You Have

• Deep understanding of SAP security concepts, role-based access control, and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise with audit processes, SOX compliance, and risk management principles.

Skills Descriptors

• Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
• IT Standards, Procedures & Policies: Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skills sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
• Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
• 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.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Additional Information

• This role is in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX.
• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE.
• This role requires 5 days onsite.
• No relocation is available for this role.
• Travel up to 10%.

Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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

• 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

October 22, 2026 - November 5, 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.