**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. **What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience?** It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for 100 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people. Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world. **Job Summary:** If you are a proactive leader with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, Caterpillar, Inc. is seeking a Team Leader for the global Network Access Control (NAC) team. In this role, you will manage the daily activities of the NAC team, ensuring smooth operations and optimal performance for all Caterpillar, Inc. sites. In addition, you will work in collaboration with other IT partners to establish and implement security strategies for the Caterpillar, Inc. network. As the Team Lead of the NAC team, you will work in collaboration with other cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects, playing a crucial role in enhancing our network infrastructure and future technologies. Additionally, you will be responsible for engaging with business unit projects and requests, ensuring that our network solutions align with business needs and objectives. **What You Will Do:** + Lead team of network engineering to provide production support for Caterpillar’s global network + Collaborate with ISE resources located in the European and Asia Pacific regions + Provide daily guidance to the team with regards to workload. As needed provide the escalation path to ensure work is completed and high priority issues are resolved quickly + Identify work to be accomplished by the team – delegate and assign work as needed to drive execution across the team + Must have fundamental knowledge of LAN and WLAN technologies to provide guidance to the team and engage appropriate teams during incident calls + Engage with peers across other teams (i.e., WAN, Firewall, security, etc.) to support Enterprise projects and collaborate to resolve complex issues + Engage proactively with key BU leaders to understand IT needs, identify efficiency improvements, and build strong business relationships + Engage with priority incident team as needed for P1/P2 incidents – ensure team is engaged and that other resources are pulled in from other teams needed to resolve the incident + Engage and provide communication as needed regarding project updates, issue resolutions, and other requests that come to the NAC team. + Collaborate with architects and broader Network Services team to create and update NAC-related strategies. Lead the NAC team and engage with European and Asia Pacific regions to communicate and drive strategic actions as needed. + Assist LAN/WLAN IT Manager to with the following: identifying SMART goals, creating development plans team members, and provide input for performance reviews + Assist in interviewing, selecting, and hiring additional team members as needed **What You Have:** + Computer-related or engineering-related four-year degree (or equivalent work experience) + At least 3 years’ experience in working with business units outside of Caterpillar IT + Six to eight years of progressively responsible IT job-related experiences + Fundamental knowledge of LAN and WLAN + Able to communicate both verbally and in writing to senior leaders + Ability to work with a diverse team across multiple locations + Ability to lead in a team atmosphere and collaborate with others in a positive manner Other Desirable Qualifications: + Previous leadership experience + Advanced knowledge of LAN/WLAN technologies + Knowledge of Cisco TrustSec and NAC fundamentals + Advanced or basic knowledge of other network technologies and infrastructure **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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). **Additional Info** : + The ideal location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Dallas-TX, Nashville-TN + **MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THIS LOCATION AND Work out of the office 3 times a week.** + This position may require 10% travel. + Sponsorship is **not** available including OPT, H4-EAD. **Must be** US Citizen or Green Card holder. **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:** $126,000.00 - $204,720.00 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:** 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 Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** February 24, 2025 - March 4, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .