Senior Data Center Network Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Data Center Network Engineer managing Cisco ACI and Nexus solutions at Caterpillar. Involved in the lifecycle management and troubleshooting of enterprise data center networks.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $183,140 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, document, deploy, and manage Data Center Network solutions through all phases of lifecycle management for Cisco ACI & Nexus equipment and Radware Load Balancers deployed at enterprise hosting locations and local facilities.
Support infrastructure and deployment projects across multiple regions and locations.
Partner with hardware, software, and vendor teams on the development of data center solutions.
Provide project participation, advice, and counsel to IT personnel, management, and project teams on various aspects of enterprise Data Center Network hardware and software.
Establish and implement global security and operational best practices and adhere to IT Controls.
Adhere to IT Service Management processes, instruction, and procedural documentation.
Work with application support teams/customer/operations management to develop plans to minimize the technical and/or business impact of network environment changes.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support the global datacenter network infrastructure 24x7.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex problems within the enterprise Data Center networks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Extensive experience designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent.
Experience with Cisco Nexus Network Switches and NX-OS
Experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
Experience with Application Delivery Controller (Network Load Balancer)
Experience with Radware Alteon
Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Ability to communicate service interruptions is critical; management and impacted customer base must be aware of the situation and anticipated recovery time.
Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and delivering against deadlines in a complex global environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Center Network DesignNetwork DeploymentNetwork TroubleshootingLifecycle ManagementGlobal Security Best PracticesIT Controls AdherenceProject ManagementComplex Problem ResolutionInfrastructure SupportApplication Support Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeamworkAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service

Certifications

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)