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:

The Network WAN team supports over 400 sites globally for Caterpillar.  This role will focus on the core WAN routing for Caterpillar and help ensure that the same standards are followed globally.   In this position you will have the opportunity to work both independently and with a cooperative team on complex WAN 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.

What You Will Do:

• WAN design, configuration, and implementation support for remote sites and data centers.
• Support for WAN incidents, requests, and changes, including off-shift support.
• WAN site and datacenter circuit troubleshooting.
• WAN circuit and bandwidth test and turn up.
• QOS, underlay, overlay and egress management.
• Configure Silver Peak edge devices and conduct software upgrades.
• Cisco IOS software upgrade and IOS configuration support
• Guide the design solutions by assessing and aligning the current systems to best practices and comply to federal policies and procedures.
• Administer updates, upgrades, and other maintenance tasks in both hardware and software areas, to make the network more efficient, cost-effective, and secure.

What You Have: Format:

• Candidate must have a Computer Science or Business degree and/or strong network experience
• Working knowledge of Cisco network hardware and software
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time as well as being a collaborative team member

• CCCI or CCNP Cisco Certification nice to have but not required
• Experience with Cisco and/or Silver Peak SDWAN solutions.
• Knowledgeable with automation technologies and scripting
• Understanding of IT Service Management and ITIL based support processes
• Availability to work off-shift when needed

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 location for this position: East Peoria – IL, Nashville - TN, or Dallas - TX.
• MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THIS LOCATION AND Work out of the office 3 times a week.
• This position may require 10% travel.
• Sponsorship is  not available including OPT, H4-EAD.  Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 18, 2024 - April 28, 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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