Secure Technology Apprentice (Cybersecurity Apprenticeship)

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.

Description: Our Secure Technology Apprenticeship (Cybersecurity Apprentice) program allows students at Illinois Central College (ICC) and Nashville State Community College (NSCC) to enter the cybersecurity workforce at the same time they're 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. 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

Minimum Requirements: Current first year student at Illinois Central College or Nashville State Community College in either a transferrable or non-transferrable degree program 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, Cyber
• Patriot, 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

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. Posting Dates: September 29, 2026 - October 8, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.