Job Overview:

The Data Center Engineering Team is looking for a Platform Engineer II to support and provide input into the design, architecture, implementation, security and support of our large multi-site, multi-vendor Data Center environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about customer service, highly motivated and detail oriented.

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Role

•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.

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Education:

•Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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All About You

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

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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.

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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