Lan Network Engineer

Career Area:

Business Technologies, 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.

What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience? 

It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.  Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world.

Job Summary:

As an LAN Network Engineer - Information Technology (IT) Analyst supporting Caterpillar’s America’s region LAN, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and with a cooperative team on complex projects that may span multiple infrastructure components or applications. You will develop your professional network and leadership skills, assisting in the creation and support of IT Solutions that enable Caterpillar success. Further, you will contribute real value by developing, integrating, and/or supporting in-house and purchased applications or infrastructure solutions to solve business problems.

What You Will Do:

• Working directly on Local Area Network (LAN) technical problem identification and resolution, including off-shift and weekend support functions.
• Participating in integrated testing and user acceptance of application or infrastructure components using Cat’s LAN.
• Working with business partners and vendors with integration of infrastructure.
• Designing and implementing processes, or process improvements, to aid in development and support.
• Maintain and administer Cat LAN and related environments including hardware, software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve LAN hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary on/off-shift and during weekends.

What You Have:

• Computer-related or engineering-related four-year college or university degree
• Strong progressively responsible IT job-related experiences
• LAN and WLAN implementation and support, knowledge of risk domains, tiered domains, TCP/IP fundamentals, ethernet, QoS, IP subnetting, cabling (copper & fiber), OSPF, VLAN Trunking, VLANs, and switching configuration.
• Functional experience with LAN operations and implementation utilizing Cisco switches.
• Desired but not required Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Experience with automation technologies and scripting
• Relevant work experience with medium to large companies

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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Additional Info :

• The primary locations for this position are: Peoria, IL, or Dallas, TX
• This position may require 10% travel.
• Sponsorship is  not available.

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.

Posting Dates:

January 29, 2024 - February 4, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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