Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Caterpillar; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Enterprise Cloud Adoption team within Caterpillar Information Technology Division to support IaaS workloads. You will deploy Azure cloud technologies, manage VM provisioning, configure networking, store data, monitor systems, and reinforce security and disaster recovery.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in infrastructure operations or applications development, Azure certifications, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field
• 7+ years in infrastructure operations or applications development with networking, security, storage
• Azure certifications AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps
• Experience leading development or support teams
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Deploy Azure cloud technologies based on business requirements using PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, Python, JSON, YAML, and related tools
• Manage VMs, images, extensions, and availability zones
• Configure VNets, NSGs, load balancers, VPN gateway, DNS, and ExpressRoute
• Deploy storage solutions and manage lifecycle policies
• Enable monitoring with Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Ensure security and compliance with RBAC, Key Vault, and policies
• Support disaster recovery, backups, and documentation/training

Job description

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Enterprise Cloud Adoption team within Caterpillar Information Technology Division to support IaaS workloads. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking team,

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 You Will Do:

• Deploy Azure cloud technologies based on requirements gathered from business partners using skills such as PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, VBS, Python, Java, NodeJS, JSON, YAML, Bash, Azure Portal, CI/CD Pipelines, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
• Virtual Machine Management: Provisioning, scaling, and securing VMs. VM images, extensions, and availability zones
• Configure Networking: Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, DNS, routing, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute)
• Deploy Storage Solutions: Blob, Disk, File storage, Performance tiers, replication, and lifecycle policies
• Enable Monitoring & Logging: using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Security and Vulnerability management: RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault, and policy enforcement
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Backup, Site Recovery, and geo-redundancy
• Assist customers with documentation, training, and usability efforts

What You Have:

• Ability to perform all programming, project management, and development/deployment assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
• Ability to act as lead for development and support groups; provide programming and Infrastructure technology leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
• Ability to work directly on complex technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
• Ability to work independently on complex infrastructure technology components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Ability to deploy or integrate infrastructure technology components based on requirements gathered from customers.Ability to perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that require careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Be fully knowledgeable of the relevant programming languages, program design and specification development, programming logic, logic diagrams, system analysis techniques, testing, debugging, documentation standards, file design, storage and internal systems and cross platform infrastructure components; can provide training on these topics for others

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• 7+ years in infrastructure operations or applications development, with special emphasis in areas of networking, DNS, application services, security, distributed computing, databases, and storage
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related Information Technology degree
• Azure Certifications AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500
• Experience developing or implementing architectural designs (Logical Technical Architecture) processes and procedures
• Experience using the Agile methodology
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, specifically Azure DevOps (Microsoft VSTS)
• Experience with technical leadership or lead developer role with practical experience in cloud computing, architecture work, systems or application design, and development
• Experience working with IT security on infrastructure or applications security compliance and security vulnerability remediation activities
• Strong verbal and written communication (English), teamwork, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills

Additional Info

The required location for this role is East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX, Nashville-TN

About Caterpillar –

For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company’s primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries, and Resource Industries are solving customers’ toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $183,140.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 3, 2026 - November 17, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.