Senior Platform Engineer

Mastercard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments technology company seeks a Senior Platform Engineer in Johannesburg to provide technical expertise for Linux operating systems and platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux skills and experience in configuration management. Responsibilities include maintaining operating systems, supporting users, and implementing automated processes. A bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux skills with a willingness to learn quickly.
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code.
• Knowledge of hardware and software technology.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain operating systems and virtualization.
• Design and implement OS build processes and automation.
• Assist users with operating systems or hardware problems.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Configuration management

Infrastructure automation

Education

Bachelor's or relevant associate degree in IT

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Linux

KVM virtualization

Chef

Ansible

Python

Job description

Senior Platform Engineer

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in + countries and territories worldwide.

We help build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper through secure, simple, smart and accessible digital payments.

Overview

The Operations Network Engineering team seeks a Linux Systems Administrator, Platform Support to provide technical hardware and software expertise in support of Mastercard Linux operating systems and platforms.

This senior-level IT support role requires strong Linux skills and a willingness to learn quickly.

Role Responsibilities

• Support and maintain operating systems such as Oracle Enterprise Linux and KVM virtualization to service customers.
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code using Chef, Ansible or Python.
• Keep informed of the latest developments in software and hardware technology and continue learning new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, and independent drive to create written documentation, requirements and technical diagrams.
• Complete status reports, implementations and troubleshooting of systems.
• Use configuration management and infrastructure automation for repeatable tasks.
• Design and implement OS build processes and automation providing the right level of control and validation.
• Assist users with operating systems or hardware problems.
• Adhere to strict change control management.
• Support or lead minor departmental projects.

Education

Bachelor's or relevant associate degree with emphasis on information technologies or equivalent job-related experience.

Knowledge / Experience

Experience in systems administration.

• Knowledge of operating systems, infrastructure software, communications, computer hardware and peripherals.
• Good knowledge and understanding of computer technology, incident management and problem resolution procedures.
• Understanding of project management principles.

Skills / Abilities

Professionalism and good work ethics.

Customer support and good communication skills.

Ability to follow documented processes and procedures.

Corporate Security Responsibility

Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices.

Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.

Report any suspected information security violation or breach.

Complete all mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.