Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Sr. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to join our ever evolving IT Infrastructure team and help shape the future of global commerce.
The primary responsibility of this role is to design, optimize, support and further automate the cloud infrastructure supporting our business platforms, and to continuously improve the platforms to meet the evolving needs of Global Payments.
What you’ll own:
Formulate and carry-out business impacting cloud infrastructure-related designs, primarily in AWS and Azure, to meet the strategic direction and standards of the company and the cloud team, including ancillary services and on-premises services and hybrid solutions.
Support automated methodologies for build activities, such as for resource provisioning, hardening, leveraging PaaS offerings, load balancer rules and firewall policies.
Partake in ownership of engineering efforts, including new solutions design and optimization, for multiple engineering projects, concurrently, working closely with the business owners, product teams and applications teams.
Maintain installation and configuration procedures, and drive automation around these areas
Provide cross-training and mentoring with other members of the team. Develop shared knowledge of leveraged tools on the team, eliminating single points of knowledge and dependencies.
Work with management and technical peers to establish and support technical policies and procedures. Continuously provide procedures to operational teams and work with these teams to ensure details are up-to-date, accurate and understood
Drive compliance and security efforts related to systems managed by the team
Support and continuously improve upon methods to improve stability and availability of infrastructure services
Work with the Project Managers and Infrastructure Coordinators on project progress, issues and solutions
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent work experience.
Design and operations experience in both AWS and Azure environments.
5-7 years of systems administration, design, engineering or commensurate IT technical experience.
- Experience with enterprise repositories, namely GitHub Enterprise, as well as deployment management and CI/CD pipelines, namely through Jenkins and Harness.
- Experience with multiple active scripting languages and strong IaC, including and especially Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell and Python.
- Strong knowledge of multiple flavors of Linux and Windows Server, along with the experience in administering these systems through scripted/automated processes.
- Strong knowledge with infrastructure services and systems, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS and Group Policy (automation, setup, implementation, optimization, etc.)
- Understanding of the workings and operation of virtual environments, including VMware ESXi, vCenter, vCAC, VDIs, etc.)
- Working knowledge of implementing automation orchestration across all life cycle environments
- Understanding of configuration management and software deployment principles (experience with one or more configuration management and/or software deployment systems preferred)
It’s a bonus if you have:
Experience with network principles and architecture
Experience with enterprise monitoring solutions
Experience with storage technologies and principles and SANs (e.g. Pure, Netapp, EMC)
Excellent communication skills are a must, such as to lead design discussions, planning sessions and triage.
A track record and understanding of what it means for full ownership of task, project and responsibilities
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to demonstrate a proven troubleshooting methodology
Willing to work off-hours, including as part of an on-call schedule and during project release windows
Willingness to provide innovative ideas and solutions, even when they may initially seem unpopular
Possess and demonstrate good organization skills, task and time management skills, while understanding the importance of good work/life balance
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
Our perks - what we’ll bring for youWe know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.
A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements
https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/
Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Diversity and EEO Statements
Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.
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Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar field, or equivalent work experience
- 5-7 years of systems administration, design, engineering, or equivalent IT technical experience
- Design and operations experience in AWS and Azure environments
- Experience with GitHub Enterprise, deployment management, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Harness
- Experience with scripting languages and infrastructure as code, including Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Python
- Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows Server administration through scripted or automated processes
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, DFS, and Group Policy
- Understanding of virtual environments, including VMware ESXi, vCenter, vCAC, and VDIs
- Working knowledge of automation orchestration across lifecycle environments
- Understanding of configuration management and software deployment principles
- Experience with network principles and architecture
- Experience with enterprise monitoring solutions
- Experience with storage technologies, SANs, Pure Storage, NetApp, or EMC
- Excellent communication skills for design discussions, planning sessions, and triage
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to work off-hours, on-call schedules, and project release windows
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship
Global Payments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Global Payments and has not been reviewed or approved by Global Payments.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broadly presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing resources such as EAP and wellness initiatives. Coverage breadth is consistently positioned as a strong element of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings feature a competitive 401(k) match with immediate vesting noted in some regions, alongside other long‑term savings options. These elements are emphasized as adding meaningful long‑term financial value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, regional holidays, and volunteer service days are standard, with paid parental and caregiver leave also referenced. This structure supports work‑life balance, even as specifics vary by location.
Global Payments Insights
What We Do
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a Fortune 500 payments technology company, delivering the leading complete worldwide commerce ecosystem. Our unique, connected infrastructure unifies every aspect of commerce, from issuer solutions to payments, and the innovative software that delivers seamless customer experiences. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a worldwide team of over 24,000 people—including local experts on the ground in nearly 40 countries. Together, we support thousands of businesses across more than 100 industries. Empowering commerce for everyone.
