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Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. We help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper through secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payments. Our technology, innovation, and partnerships deliver unique products and services that enable people, businesses, and governments to reach their potential.
Role Overview
Responsibilities include designing, architecting, implementing, securing, and supporting large multi-site, multi-vendor network environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage network projects.
2. Develop requirements for upgrading and re-architecting networks to support new technologies and growth.
3. Resolve global network communication and operational issues impacting customers and backbone access.
4. Participate in telecommunications initiatives.
5. Research and develop innovative unified network solutions.
6. Support regional projects including planning, resource management, and implementation.
7. Manage vendor relationships.
8. Provide strategic technical guidance on complex network projects, including design and technology recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* 5-8 years of IT experience in networking, security, and related technologies.
* Experience with TCP/IP, Cisco and Arista products, firewalls (Checkpoint, Palo Alto), load balancers (F5, Citrix Netscaler), SASE (Prisma Access, Netscaler), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
* Knowledge of network diagnostics, BGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, MPLS.
* Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
Security Responsibilities
* Adhere to Mastercard’s security policies.
* Maintain confidentiality and report security violations.
* Complete mandatory security training.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Information Technology
* Industries: Financial Services, IT Services, and Internet
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