Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.

. Own administration, operation, governance, and continuous improvement of Caterpillar’s enterprise Qualys platform .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vulnerability management and security operations, with a strong focus on the administration and continuous improvement of the Qualys platform. Proficient in analyzing vulnerability data and collaborating across teams to drive remediation and enhance security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vulnerability Management ExpertiseQualys Platform AdministrationCloud Security KnowledgeData Analysis and Threat IntelligenceAutomation Scripting with Python or PowerShell

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ScanningAuthenticated ScansAsset ManagementCloud Agent DeploymentData AnalysisCVSS ScoringAI and Machine Learning FamiliarityScripting for AutomationIntegration with ServiceNowITIL Processes

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationStakeholder ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

QualysServiceNowCMDBAWSAzureMicrosoft CopilotSecurity Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualys Vulnerability ManagementPolicy ComplianceWeb Application ScanningVMDRCSAMETMCloud AgentEASM

Industry Keywords

GovernanceComplianceRisk ManagementSecurity OperationsEnterprise Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudLinuxPythonServiceNowTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own administration, operation, governance, and continuous improvement of Caterpillar’s enterprise Qualys platform
Manage platform configurations, scan profiles, scanner appliances, schedules, authentication records, asset tags, user access, permissions, subscription usage, and operational health
Ensure high availability, accuracy, and scalability of enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning
Coordinate rescanning and validation activities
Maintain integrations between Qualys, ServiceNow, CMDB, cloud platforms, reporting systems, and approved security technologies
Oversee host discovery, authenticated infrastructure scanning, scanner appliance operations, and Cloud Agent deployments
Analyze vulnerability data to identify trends, coverage gaps, systemic issues, and areas requiring attention
Lead risk-based vulnerability prioritization using Qualys capabilities, threat intelligence, exploitability, asset context, and Caterpillar’s risk criteria
Evaluate AI-generated insights and predictive analytics to improve vulnerability prioritization and remediation decisions
Evaluate AI use cases and emerging technologies for asset discovery, threat exposure analysis, and remediation effectiveness
Support audits, controls, and regulatory requirements with Governance and Compliance teams
Create and maintain operational documentation, standards, and vulnerability lifecycle processes
Assess and mitigate risks associated with AI-generated recommendations and automated remediation
Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, Application, and DevOps teams to drive remediation plans and secure system configurations
Advise IT partners on vulnerability risks, remediation techniques, and Qualys best practices
Provide escalation support and root cause analysis for scan failures, agent issues, and false positives
Evaluate and implement new Qualys modules, features, and scanning techniques
Drive automation for asset onboarding, reporting, ticketing, and scanning workflows
Identify process gaps and propose enhancements to vulnerability management maturity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Vulnerability management and security operations expertise
Hands-on experience with Qualys or similar vulnerability management platforms
Experience with vulnerability scanning, authenticated scans, Cloud Agents, and asset management
Knowledge of Windows, Linux, TCP/IP networking, AWS, and Azure
Experience analyzing vulnerability data, CVSS scores, and threat intelligence
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and predictive risk modeling
Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Security Copilot, or similar AI tools for security operations and reporting
Ability to collaborate across security, infrastructure, and application teams
Qualys Certifications, such as Qualys Vulnerability Management, Policy Compliance, Web Application Scanning, VMDR, CSAM, ETM, Cloud Agent, or EASM
Experience with ITIL processes, ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Remedy), and CI/CD pipelines
Experience integrating Qualys with ServiceNow, CMDB, reporting, ticketing, cloud, or security platforms
Experience with scripting for automation using Python or PowerShell
Experience operating in large-scale, complex enterprise environments
Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical findings into actionable direction for non-technical teams
Ability to work onsite five days a week
Must successfully complete a drug screen
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Relocation is available for this position