Engineering Manager, IAM Platform (Ops, SRE & AI Enablement)

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.
Engineering Manager, IAM Platform (Ops, SRE & AI Enablement)
We are seeking a strategic Engineering Manager to lead our Identity and Access Management (IAM) Platform team. This role is responsible for the stability and evolution of our identity ecosystem, transitioning from traditional operations to a modern Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) model. You will lead the charge in using deep observability, pervasive automation, and AI-driven capabilities to create a frictionless and secure identity experience.
What You Will Do:

• Operational Leadership: Manage the overall health and security of the global identity infrastructure. Serve as the final point of escalation for complex identity issues and lead comprehensive post-incident reviews to ensure long-term platform stability.
• SRE & Observability: Establish a comprehensive observability strategy. Implement advanced monitoring, logging, and telemetry to gain deep insights into platform performance and user behavior, enabling the team to resolve issues before they impact the business.
• Engineering & Automation: Drive a "platform-as-product" mindset. Replace manual workflows with automated, code-driven processes for identity lifecycle management, configuration, and deployments to eliminate operational toil.
• AI & Innovation: Lead the integration of AI and Machine Learning into the identity stack. Explore and implement intelligent solutions for automated threat detection, risk-based access control, and streamlining governance processes.
• Strategic Mentorship: Manage and develop a high-performing team of engineers. Foster a culture of engineering excellence where automation is the default and technical debt is proactively managed.

What You Have:

• Experience: Significant background in Identity & Access Management or Infrastructure Engineering, with dedicated experience in leadership or management capacity.
• Modern Engineering Mindset: A strong advocate for SRE principles, with a proven ability to move teams away from manual ticketing toward automated, scalable systems.
• Observability Advocate: Expert-level understanding of how to use telemetry and data to drive engineering decisions and maintain high availability.
• Identity Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of identity protocols, authentication frameworks, and authorization models in distributed environments.
• Automation Focus: Experience architecting automated solutions for complex workflows and infrastructure provisioning.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Background in software development (e.g., Python, Go) for building custom platform tooling.
• Experience implementing "Zero Trust" architecture principles.
• History of leading large-scale platform migrations or digital transformation initiatives.

Additional Info:

• The location for this role is Dallas TX, Nashville, TN or Peoria, IL.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• This role requires 5 days onsite.
• Sponsorship is NOT available.

Skills Descriptors:

• Budgeting: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
• Talent Management: Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.
• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
• Information Technology (IT) Security Policies: Knowledge of IT security policies, standards, and procedures; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to ensure cyber security compliance.
• Cyber Security: Knowledge of network attacks and the defenses used; ability to defend and prevent electronic threats, theft, and attacks.

What You Will Get:
At Caterpillar, our goal is to provide a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to our customers' success in building a better world. Beyond hourly wages, we offer a total rewards package with benefits starting on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) and potential annual bonuses. Additional benefits include paid vacation and holidays (prorated based on hire date).
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:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 18, 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.
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