Secure Technology Apprentice (Cybersecurity Apprentice)

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Our Secure Technology Apprenticeship (Cybersecurity Apprentice) program allows students at partner community colleges to enter the cybersecurity workforce at the same time theyre completing their education building hands-on experience at a Fortune 100 company along the way. Secure Technology Apprentices complete multiple rotational placements in our IT division focusing on cybersecurity IT operations and software development.

What You Will Do:

The work our apprentices execute develops them as cybersecurity professionals and continues to benefit the enterprise even after their apprenticeship has concluded. A few examples of experiences past apprentices have had during their apprenticeship include:

• Contributing to the development of a cybersecurity customer portal
• Collaborating with software developers on vulnerability scan remediation
• Optimizing cloud infrastructure
• Developing automated guardrails to ensure compliance with cloud policies
• Writing configuration guidelines to help pave the road for customers to securely implement cloud technologies
• Participating in cyber threat intelligence processes which support risk-based decision making
• Supporting project management processes which ensure we meet commitments to our business dealers and customers.

You will be supported throughout your journey. By pairing you with experienced professionals as well as collaborating with other apprentices you will receive continuous support and mentorship to build you up throughout your apprenticeship.

Key Benefits Include

• Full-time benefits including competitive salary paid time off healthcare 401k and participation in our Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP annual bonus program)
• Work hours which ensure ample time to complete your coursework
• College tuition books and fees paid directly to your college by the company
• Hands-on experience contributing to long-living initiatives as a cybersecurity professional at a global company
• Opportunity to develop virtual and in-person collaboration and communication skills

What You Will Have:

• Current student at Nashville State Community College in a technology degree program that is transferrable towards a Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA (no rounding) first-semester students still eligible and encouraged to apply
• Experience in cybersecurity or technology as demonstrated by one or more of the following:
• Extracurricular activities such as club membership robotics team SkillsUSA CyberPatriot National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) etc.
• Personal projects (learning to code contributing to open source hardware building etc)
• Volunteer work in technology/cybersecurity
• Other technology/cybersecurity-related activities above minimum school commitments
• Ability to provide one faculty reference from your current institution

Top candidates may also have one or more of the following:

• Prior work experience in technology or cybersecurity. Full-time part-time intern or volunteer experience are all acceptable
• Foundational knowledge of a programming language such as Python or PowerShell

Additional Information:
Work location: Nashville TN

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:

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.

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