Senior Platform Engineer-R-246674

Mastercard; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their Operations Network Engineering team in Johannesburg. This role involves supporting and maintaining Linux operating systems and virtualization environments, assisting in configuration management, and ensuring robust technical capabilities within the team. Ideal candidates possess strong Linux skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems administration required.
• Knowledge of incident management preferred.
• Professionalism and good work ethics essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Oracle Enterprise Linux and KVM virtualization.
• Assist senior Linux administrators with IT support functions.
• Implement OS build processes and automation.

Skills

Linux skills

Configuration management

Problem-solving

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technologies

Tools

Chef

Ansible

Python

Job description

Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in + 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, 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 SummarySenior Platform EngineerWho is Mastercard?Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments sector.

We power payments and provide products and services for individuals and industries worldwide.

Our people, technology, data, and brand provide the capabilities that drive our success.

We believe in connecting people to priceless possibilities.As a company, we know that our success depends on the skills, experience, integrity, and mindset of the talent we hire.

By building an inclusive, world-class culture, our employees have once-in-a-career opportunities to be part of teams that make a greater impact on our community and the world.

Join us to discover how you too can start something priceless.OverviewThe Operations Network Engineering team is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator, Platform Support, to provide technical hardware and software expertise in support of Mastercard Linux operating systems and platforms.

This is a senior-level IT support role, expecting the candidate to have basic Linux skills and a willingness to learn quickly.

Assist senior Linux administrators & consultants with daily IT support functions and maintenance activities.RoleSupport and maintain operating systems such as Oracle Enterprise Linux and KVM virtualization to serve customers.Experience with configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools like Chef, Ansible, Python.Stay informed about the latest developments in software and hardware technology, and continue learning new technologies from vendors and solution partners.Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills, and an independent drive to create documentation, requirements, and technical diagramsplete status reports, system implementations, and troubleshooting activities.Use configuration management and automation for repeatable tasks.Design and implement OS build processes and automation, ensuring proper control and validation.Assist users with operating system or hardware issues.Adhere to strict change control management procedures.Support or lead minor departmental projects.All About YouEducation : Bachelor's or relevant associate degree in information technologies or equivalent experience.Knowledge / Experience : Experience in systems administration.Knowledge of operating systems, infrastructure software, communications, hardware, and peripherals.Understanding of incident management and problem resolution procedures is preferred.Knowledge of project management principles is a plus.Skills / Abilities : Professionalism and good work ethics.Customer support and communication skills preferred.Ability to follow documented processes and procedures.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks.

Every employee or contractor must : Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices.Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.Report suspected security violations or breachesplete mandatory security trainings as per Mastercard's guidelines.

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Senior Platform Engineer-R-246674 • Johannesburg, Gauteng