Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join the Enterprise Cloud Adoption team. You will deploy Azure technologies, manage VMs and storage, configure networking, and implement monitoring and security controls across IaaS workloads.

Required background includes 7+ years in infrastructure or related development, a CS-related degree, and Azure certifications. Location options include East Peoria-IL, Irving-TX and Nashville-TN with relocation support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in infrastructure operations or apps development with networking, security, and storage focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related IT field.
• Azure certifications AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-500 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Azure cloud technologies based on business requirements using PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, and code.
• Provision, scale, and secure VMs including images and extensions.
• Configure VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and ExpressRoute for hybrid connectivity.
• Deploy and manage storage, monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights).
• Enforce security posture with RBAC, Key Vault, and policies; support backups and DR.
• Collaborate with partners, provide documentation and training.

Skills

Azure Cloud

CI/CD Pipelines

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

Networking

Security

VM Management

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT degree

Tools

AZ-900

AZ-104

AZ-500

Job description

Career Area: Technology, 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. 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.

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

Summary Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $183,140.00

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

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture.

We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work.

We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported.

We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution.

Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.