IT Analyst Applications (QAD Application Security Analyst )

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.

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. We are seeking a skilled IT Analyst Applications (QAD Application Security Analyst ) to join our ERP Application Security-CAT IT Division The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, PSN , Whitefield Office What you will do As a member of the ERP Application Security team, you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of QAD systems by designing, implementing, and managing security policies and procedures. This role involves analyzing business requirements, configuring QAD roles, monitoring user access, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations. This team currently supports MFG/Pro, QAD EE and QAD WebUI/ Adaptive UX. Design, implement, and maintain QAD security roles to meet business and compliance requirements. Use established QAD change methodology to promote approved changes to production. Monitor and manage user access, segregation of duties (SoD), and privileged accounts within the environment. Track and resolve incidents, service requests, and system changes, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with change control processes. Identify opportunities to optimize current processes, enhance system performance, and improve user experience. Support technical and operational go-lives for deployments and software upgrades. Participate in regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses to identify and address potential issues. Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and auditors to ensure security controls align with organizational policies and regulatory standards. Provide support for request and incident response, troubleshooting, and resolution of security-related QAD issues. Maintain documentation of security policies, procedures, and changes within the ERP landscape. Drive internal projects as needed to maintain client integrity. What you will have  Degree or equivalent experience desired Experience level 2-3 years of QAD application security experience Key skillset – QAD application security Change management SOx process knowledge This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office  Skills desired: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with Core Application Systems: Knowledge of major production application systems used for delivery of services to internal and external clients; ability to leverage major production application systems in diverse situations. Level Working Knowledge: • Helps create contingency plans to mitigate impact of disruption on core applications. • Identifies key players, criticalities, roles, and responsibilities. • Investigates application-related issues with both business and IT professionals. • Recommends enhancements for a major application system or related subsystems. • Works with core application systems for a major business unit