Remote Control & Autonomous Network Analyst

About the Role

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to serve as an onsite technical analyst for the Peoria Proving Ground (PPG). This position requires a highly capable infrastructure professional who can operate independently across networking, wireless communications, systems administration, cybersecurity, vendor coordination, project delivery, and business relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Onsite work required 5 days a week at the Peoria Proving Grounds.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, testing, or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking, wireless mesh, LTE/5G, microwave communications, and RF technologies.
• Experience with autonomous/connected-machine technologies and OT environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, vulnerability management, scripting, and automation tools (PowerShell/Python).