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# Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** East Peoria, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,710 - $183,140
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Vbscript, Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Systems Analysis, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Routing, Node.Js, Windows PowerShell, Program Design Languages, Role-Based Access Control, Schematic Capture, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Virtual Studio, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, YAML, Load Balancing, Cloud Monitoring, Software Security, Azure Powershell, Programming Logic, Information Technology, Azure Resource Manager, Key Vault, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e7a6d4df56c7374

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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