Lafayette Engine Center Factory IT Manager

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lafayette, Indiana
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $161k
$120k most similar roles pay here $211k

This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $143,248–$201,825 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$208,770 across 36 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Lafayette Engine Center Factory IT Manager

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The Factory IT Manager role at Caterpillar is a senior position overseeing the factory's IT infrastructure and support functions. This includes managing employees who handle network, server, storage systems, and cloud platforms while ensuring robust cybersecurity practices are in place. The manager will engage with local facility management to plan and execute IT projects, act as a liaison between business partners and IT teams, and lead small to intermediate projects. Key responsibilities involve driving disaster recovery plans, security initiatives, and aligning IT strategies with business goals. Candidates should have strong knowledge of core infrastructure systems, experience with cloud platforms and virtualization tools, and expertise in backup solutions and endpoint management. The role requires a blend of technical acumen and leadership skills to manage talent effectively and communicate complex concepts clearly.

Skills

AWS Kubernetes Terraform Python Network Security Disaster Recovery ITSM CI/CD VMware Cisco RHEL Windows Server SQL Server PostgreSQL MSSQL Linux Docker Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute all facility IT infrastructure projects for the factory site.
  • Maintain engagement with local facility management on IT matters.
  • Lead small to intermediate IT projects as required by business needs.
  • Drive disaster recovery, security, and compliance initiatives for IT systems.
  • Evaluate integrated testing and acceptance of new infrastructure components.
  • Manage PC deployment, endpoint patching, and hardware lifecycle programs.

What we're looking for

  • Strong knowledge of network, server, storage, and core infrastructure systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, and IT monitoring tools.
  • Expertise in cybersecurity practices including access controls and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Proven ability to manage complex IT projects and lead local infrastructure technology components.
  • Skill in developing and executing strategic IT plans aligned with business goals.
  • Knowledge of IT service management and vendor/supplier relationship management.

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