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The Role
Designs, automates, and optimizes enterprise Windows platforms using SCCM, Ansible, PowerShell, and Infrastructure as Code. Responsibilities include OS deployment, patching, software distribution, compliance enforcement, server build pipelines, CI/CD integration, self-service delivery, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and platform modernization. The role leads Wintel engineering workstreams, establishes automation standards, collaborates with infrastructure and security teams, and supports scalable, secure, and highly available services.
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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
Wintel Senior Engineer
Overview
As a Senior Wintel Platform System Engineer (SCCM & Ansible-focused), you will be responsible for the design, build, automation, and ongoing optimisation of Vocalink's Windows platform estate.
The role focuses on end-to-end automation and lifecycle management of Windows environments, leveraging SCCM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager), Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, consistent, and secure infrastructure services.
You will play a key role in transitioning from traditional Wintel operations to a modern, automation-led platform engineering model, ensuring all services meet SLAs, security standards, and availability targets.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain SCCM solutions for OS deployment, patching, software distribution, and compliance
Develop and manage Ansible automation frameworks for Windows configuration, orchestration, and integration with SCCM
Build and maintain automated Windows server build pipelines (gold images, baseline configurations)
Deliver Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for provisioning and configuration management
Automate patching, remediation, and compliance enforcement across the Wintel estate
Integrate SCCM and Ansible with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows
Develop self-service capabilities and automation for application and infrastructure delivery
Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows platform issues, implementing automation-driven prevention
Lead platform modernisation initiatives, reducing manual effort and operational overhead
Support capacity planning, performance optimisation, and cost management
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver reusable and scalable platform services
Work closely with 3rd party vendors and internal stakeholders to implement industry best practices
All About You
Strong experience delivering Wintel platform engineering and SCCM-based solutions at scale
Proven ability implementing and optimising SCCM (Endpoint Configuration Manager) environments
Hands-on experience with Ansible for Windows automation (WinRM, PowerShell modules, orchestration)
Experience building automated OS deployment and patching frameworks
Experience transforming traditional Windows administration into automation-led operations
Experience leading workstreams and acting as a technical authority in Wintel engineering
Ability to define and implement automation standards, frameworks, and best practices
Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex enterprise platform issues
Experience driving efficiency, compliance, and cost optimisation through automation
Technical and Professional Skills
Core Wintel Platform Skills
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) - Advanced
Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO) - Advanced
DNS, DHCP, PKI, Certificate Services - Advanced
PowerShell scripting & automation - Advanced
SCCM / Endpoint Management (Primary Focus)
SCCM (Endpoint Configuration Manager) - Expert
OS Deployment (OSD)
Patch management & WSUS integration
Software distribution
Compliance baselines
Intune / Co-management (awareness or experience) - Intermediate
Automation & DevOps
Ansible (Windows modules, playbooks, roles) - Advanced
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) - Advanced
Git / version control (GitOps) - Advanced
Platform Engineering & Tooling
Golden image management & build automation - Advanced
Monitoring & logging (Splunk or equivalent) - Intermediate
Vulnerability & compliance tools (Qualys, CIS benchmarks) - Intermediate
Patch orchestration & automation frameworks - Advanced
Infrastructure & Architecture Awareness
Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) - Advanced
Storage & backup technologies - Intermediate
Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Load balancing) - Advanced
Cloud platforms (Azure AWS awareness) - Intermediate
Operating Model & Practices
ITIL Service Management - Strong working knowledge
Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) - Intermediate
Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) - Intermediate
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:
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
Wintel Senior Engineer
Overview
As a Senior Wintel Platform System Engineer (SCCM & Ansible-focused), you will be responsible for the design, build, automation, and ongoing optimisation of Vocalink's Windows platform estate.
The role focuses on end-to-end automation and lifecycle management of Windows environments, leveraging SCCM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager), Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to deliver scalable, consistent, and secure infrastructure services.
You will play a key role in transitioning from traditional Wintel operations to a modern, automation-led platform engineering model, ensuring all services meet SLAs, security standards, and availability targets.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain SCCM solutions for OS deployment, patching, software distribution, and compliance
Develop and manage Ansible automation frameworks for Windows configuration, orchestration, and integration with SCCM
Build and maintain automated Windows server build pipelines (gold images, baseline configurations)
Deliver Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for provisioning and configuration management
Automate patching, remediation, and compliance enforcement across the Wintel estate
Integrate SCCM and Ansible with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows
Develop self-service capabilities and automation for application and infrastructure delivery
Troubleshoot and resolve complex Windows platform issues, implementing automation-driven prevention
Lead platform modernisation initiatives, reducing manual effort and operational overhead
Support capacity planning, performance optimisation, and cost management
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver reusable and scalable platform services
Work closely with 3rd party vendors and internal stakeholders to implement industry best practices
All About You
Strong experience delivering Wintel platform engineering and SCCM-based solutions at scale
Proven ability implementing and optimising SCCM (Endpoint Configuration Manager) environments
Hands-on experience with Ansible for Windows automation (WinRM, PowerShell modules, orchestration)
Experience building automated OS deployment and patching frameworks
Experience transforming traditional Windows administration into automation-led operations
Experience leading workstreams and acting as a technical authority in Wintel engineering
Ability to define and implement automation standards, frameworks, and best practices
Strong problem-solving skills with experience resolving complex enterprise platform issues
Experience driving efficiency, compliance, and cost optimisation through automation
Technical and Professional Skills
Core Wintel Platform Skills
Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) - Advanced
Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO) - Advanced
DNS, DHCP, PKI, Certificate Services - Advanced
PowerShell scripting & automation - Advanced
SCCM / Endpoint Management (Primary Focus)
SCCM (Endpoint Configuration Manager) - Expert
OS Deployment (OSD)
Patch management & WSUS integration
Software distribution
Compliance baselines
Intune / Co-management (awareness or experience) - Intermediate
Automation & DevOps
Ansible (Windows modules, playbooks, roles) - Advanced
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) - Advanced
Git / version control (GitOps) - Advanced
Platform Engineering & Tooling
Golden image management & build automation - Advanced
Monitoring & logging (Splunk or equivalent) - Intermediate
Vulnerability & compliance tools (Qualys, CIS benchmarks) - Intermediate
Patch orchestration & automation frameworks - Advanced
Infrastructure & Architecture Awareness
Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) - Advanced
Storage & backup technologies - Intermediate
Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Load balancing) - Advanced
Cloud platforms (Azure AWS awareness) - Intermediate
Operating Model & Practices
ITIL Service Management - Strong working knowledge
Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) - Intermediate
Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) - Intermediate
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.
Skills Required
- Strong experience delivering Wintel platform engineering and SCCM-based solutions at scale
- Proven ability implementing and optimizing SCCM or Endpoint Configuration Manager environments
- Hands-on experience with Ansible for Windows automation, including WinRM, PowerShell modules, and orchestration
- Experience building automated OS deployment and patching frameworks
- Experience transforming traditional Windows administration into automation-led operations
- Experience leading workstreams and acting as a technical authority in Wintel engineering
- Ability to define and implement automation standards, frameworks, and best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills resolving complex enterprise platform issues
- Experience driving efficiency, compliance, and cost optimization through automation
- Advanced Windows Server experience, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
- Advanced Active Directory and Group Policy experience
- Advanced DNS, DHCP, PKI, and Certificate Services experience
- Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation experience
- Expert SCCM or Endpoint Configuration Manager experience, including OS deployment, patch management, WSUS integration, software distribution, and compliance baselines
- Intermediate Intune or co-management awareness or experience
- Advanced Ansible experience with Windows modules, playbooks, and roles
- Advanced Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and Ansible
- Advanced Git or version-control experience using GitOps practices
- Advanced golden image management and build automation experience
- Intermediate monitoring and logging experience with Splunk or equivalent
- Intermediate vulnerability and compliance tool experience, including Qualys or CIS benchmarks
- Advanced patch orchestration and automation framework experience
- Advanced virtualization experience with VMware or Hyper-V
- Intermediate storage and backup technology experience
- Advanced networking experience, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing
- Intermediate awareness of Azure or AWS cloud platforms
- Strong working knowledge of ITIL Service Management
- Intermediate Agile delivery experience using Scrum or Kanban
- Intermediate experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence
What the Team is Saying
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Mastercard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are presented as best-in-class with a high company match on 401(k) or local equivalents. Career materials and U.S. postings consistently highlight retirement matching as a standout feature.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. postings describe generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, holidays, sick/safe time, and additional bereavement leave. A hybrid policy and a limited “work from elsewhere” option further support time away.
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Parental & Family Support — Company pages state a global minimum of 16 weeks of paid new-parent leave across birth, adoption, and foster, plus family-building assistance where permitted. Mental-health resources and caregiving supports are also emphasized.
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The Company
What We Do
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient 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.
Why Work With Us
We live the Mastercard Way: creating value in the communities we touch, growing together through the opportunities we see, and moving fast to innovate and scale. Our collaborative culture and our passionate people are the key to what we do, driving meaningful change as one team and connecting everyone to priceless possibilities.
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In our ongoing workplace evolution, we’ve introduced hybrid work, Work-From-Elsewhere Weeks and Meeting-Free Days.
Typical time on-site:
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