Platform Engineer II

Mastercard • Kansas City, MO

4d • $76,000 - $127,000

About The Position

Supports and provides input into the design, architecture, implementation, security and support of large multi-site, multi-vendor Data Center environments.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Mainframe environment and connectivity a plus
• Scripting is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level