IT Anlst III-Applications - ERP Application Security Analyst - SAP Firefighter Administrator and GRC Support

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.
SAP Firefighter Administrator and GRC Support
The Caterpillar Information Technology ERP Application Security team is seeking a SAP Firefighter (FF) Administrator and GRC Support team member.
The SAP Firefighter (FF) Administrator is responsible for managing the SAP Firefighter functionality, which is part of SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) module. This role ensures that emergency access is properly provisioned, monitored, and reviewed to maintain compliance and minimize risk within the organization's SAP environment. As a member of the GRC team you will also provide technical and functional support for SAP GRC Access Control and Process Control modules. The role focuses on ensuring system stability, user support, configuration, and continuous improvement in the organization's risk and compliance processes.
What You Do:

• Administer and maintain SAP Firefighter IDs, including creation, assignment, and removal based on business needs and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and provide monthly Firefighter activity logs, ensuring all emergency access sessions are properly documented and justified.
• Work closely with controllers and auditors to facilitate periodic access reviews and support compliance audits.
• Configure and troubleshoot SAP GRC Firefighter settings, resolving user issues and ensuring system stability.
• Provide training and guidance to users and controllers regarding Firefighter processes and best practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to Firefighter administration, including procedures, guidelines, and reports.
• Execute monthly, quarterly and yearly audits for Team accountable controls, providing configuration changes as needed to support business needs.
• Own, maintain and conduct quarterly/monthly reviews for accountable ITCG's and SOX Controls
• Provide technical and operational go-live support for releases and deployments.
• Provide day-to-day support for SAP GRC AC and PC modules, including troubleshooting, resolving system issues, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist in automating controls and risk management processes using GRC PC tools and workflows.
• Identify opportunities to optimize GRC processes, enhance system performance, and improve user experience.
• Lead annual SAP GRC disaster recovery.

What You Have:

• Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations.
• IT Standards, Procedures & Policies: Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing, and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Application Design, Architecture: Knowledge of basic activities and deliverables of application design; ability to utilize application design methodologies, tools, and techniques to convert business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.
• Implementation: Knowledge of how to run applications for organizations; ability to implement application software within an organization and help end-users perform specific tasks (ex: accounting or graphic design).
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• System and Technology Integration: Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications, databases, and technology platforms.
• System Testing: Knowledge of system and software testing; ability to design, plan and execute system testing strategies and tactics to ensure the quality of software at all stages of the system life cycle.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application or operation.

Top candidates will also have:

• Deep understanding of SAP security concepts, role-based access control, and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise with audit processes, SOX compliance, and risk management principles.
• Analytical skills to review access logs and identify potential risks or violations.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with technical teams, business users, and auditors.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities to manage multiple access requests and reviews.
• Ability to work independently and proactively address issues related to emergency access management.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Irving, TX or Nashville, TN.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• Relocation is NOT available.
• This position may require 10% travel.

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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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 one hundred years, we have 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:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
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
Posting Dates:
November 20, 2025 - November 29, 2025
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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