IT Analyst; Technical Infrastructure

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a IT Analyst (Technical Infrastructure)
in Morton, IL.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –
innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

• As an IT Analyst (Technical Infrastructure) you will join the Logistics Information Services (LIS) - Technology & Compliance Services Group within PSLD. This position is one within a team of Server/Storage analysts responsible for designing, building, deploying, maintaining and supporting the Windows/Linux Computing, VMware, Hyper-V, Storage On prem and Azure Cloud solutions at multiple PSLD facilities. This analyst will also work with Server/Storage analysts on the enterprise network team to support some sites.
  
  Some travel may be required. Off-shift and weekend implementations/support are required occasionally.

• This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation
• This role is 1st shift
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 15% domestic travel

• Maintain the infrastructure of IT systems that support the business to function efficiently.
• Design solutions by assessing and aligning the current systems to best practices and comply to federal policies and procedures.
• Administrate the middleware application server and automated workflow tools; work with server virtualization technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex infrastructure issues and ensuring optimal system performance and capacity.
• Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting both Microsoft Windows Server environments and Linux-based systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) environments
• Expertise in virtualization platforms (VMware etc)
• Experience with Azure
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, or Power Shell to automate server and storage management tasks and deployments.
• Experience supporting NAS systems, including Net App and Dell
• Familiarity with security compliance standards, power and cooling systems, and physical server setup and maintenance
• Manage updates, upgrades, and other maintenance tasks in both hardware and software areas, to make the network more efficient, cost-effective, and secure.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Technology Advising: Knowledge of effective advisory methods and ability to provide valued information and advice to clients regarding products, technologies, services and…