Platform Engineer II

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Platform Engineer II
Job Overview:
Supports and provides input into the design, architecture, implementation, security and support of large multi-site, multi-vendor Data Center environments.
Major Accountabilities:
• Manage and implement Data Center projects.
• Develop detailed requirements for upgrading existing MasterCard Data Center equipment, as well as re-architecting solutions in order to facilitate new requirements, technologies and growth.
• Resolve network communications and operations problems impacting Data Center equipment and performance globally.
• Participate in Data Center-related initiatives.
• Research and develop innovative solutions around unified Data Center solutions.
• Supports assigned regional projects, which include responsibility for planning; time and cost control; resource utilization and implementation.
Education:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge / Experience:
1 to 3 years of overall IT experience in the following areas:
• Installing and maintaining Data Center hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, storage and servers (both blade and rack mount)
• Experience with circuit support and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Mainframe environment and connectivity a plus
• Configuring Management interfaces (iDRAC, iLO, CIMC) and supporting infrastructure with the ability to troubleshoot connectivity issues
• Configuring Network ports and troubleshooting connectivity issues. Scripting is a plus
• Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management tools
• Experience with Project Management methodology and best practices
Skills/ Abilities:
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Self starter with demonstrated listening skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to employ network diagnostics
• General supervision, work may be reviewed after action is taken.
Work Conditions:
• Supports a 7 by 24 Global Data Center environment with an on-call rotation in addition to coordinated after-hour work as needed
• May require occasional travel
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Kansas City, Missouri: $75,000 - $125,000 USD