Senior Data Center Network Engineer

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. As a Senior Data Center Network Engineer, you will contribute to the success of Caterpillar’s state-of-the-art data center network architecture and network solutions. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the complete lifecycle of the Data Center Network. This includes planning, creating design solutions, deploying, operations, and monitoring to ensure the Data Center Network operates at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency. What You Will Do: 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. What You Will Have: Network-Focused Problem Solving: Deep understanding of troubleshooting methodologies, tools, and workflows specific to data center environments Network Troubleshooting: Extensive hands-on experience with troubleshooting techniques and remediate issues across physical and cloud-integrated network environments. Technical Excellence in Data Center Networking: Strong expertise in data center networking technologies and spine-leaf architectures; ability to design and implement scalable, resilient, and high-performance network solutions to meet demanding enterprise workloads. Technology Advisory (Networking Domain): Ability to provide strategic guidance on network architecture, capacity planning, and technology selection; advising on best practices within data center networks. Data Center Hardware & Infrastructure: In-depth knowledge of network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers) and physical infrastructure (rack/stack, cabling, power, and cooling); ability to design, deploy, and maintain highly available, multi-vendor network environments. Network System Testing & Validation: Experience designing and executing network validation and testing strategies, including failover testing, performance benchmarking, and change validation; ensures stability and reliability of network changes throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. Considerations for Top Candidates: 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. Additional Info: The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN. This role requires 5 days onsite. Relocation is NOT available. Sponsorship is NOT available. 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: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 15, 2026 - June 28, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. 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 provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. 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.