Onsite Autonomous Network & Wireless Infra Analyst

Caterpillar Inc; Washington (IL); A distancia; USD 98.000 - 158.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Annual bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an onsite IT Analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground to manage wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure across a large outdoor facility.

You will lead cybersecurity efforts, coordinate with engineering and operations, and support autonomous and connected‑machine technologies. The role combines hands‑on networking with strategic IT leadership, overseeing vendor relations, budgets, and modernization initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or hands on experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, networking, systems administration, or technical operations.
• Experience supporting enterprise networks and wireless technologies.
• Proven project leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Strong communication, customer relationship, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the proving ground.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted IT partner to facility, engineering, and operations leadership.
• Manage and support wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure, including Wi‑Fi, mesh, microwave, and private 5G technologies.
• Enable connectivity for autonomous and connected‑machine technologies.
• 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 network environments.
• Support Wi‑Fi, wireless mesh, microwave, backhaul, cellular, and Private 5G technologies.
• Maintain connectivity supporting autonomous and remotely operated equipment.
• Develop network coverage strategies and RF spectrum utilization plans.
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, site survey tools, drive‑test tools, and diagnostic platforms.
• Manage outdoor network infrastructure including: Access Points; Towers; Solar‑powered network assets; Wireless bridges; Edge communication devices; Industrial networking equipment; Wireless mesh solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to improve reliability.

Conocimientos

Infrastructure

Networking

SystemsAdministration

Tech Operations

Project Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

Cisco networking

Wireless mesh

LTE/5G

Microwave

RF technologies

Descripción del empleo

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an onsite IT Analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground to manage wireless, cellular, and network infrastructure across a large outdoor facility.

You will lead cybersecurity efforts, coordinate with engineering and operations, and support autonomous and connected‑machine technologies. The role combines hands‑on networking with strategic IT leadership, overseeing vendor relations, budgets, and modernization initiatives.