Platform Engineer II at Mastercard in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Platform Engineer II Location: Pune, India Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ 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 and 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 Summary Platform Engineer II Role Overview The Customer Network Engineering team is seeking an accomplished Platform Engineer II Manages Network Infrastructure to ensure availability, recoverability, performance, integrity and supportability through production support and maintenance of existing network and development and implementation of network enhancements. Key Responsibilities • May manage medium-sized project/initiatives as an individual contributor with advanced knowledge within discipline, leading a segment of several initiatives or a larger initiative • Oversees the installation and support of network communications • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation and judgment • Assists in the planning of large scale systems projects and performs complex vendor comparison and cost studies Required Qualifications & Experience • 4+ years of IT Experience, including being involved in IT projects on a full time basis, in the following areas: • - Networking, including LAN/WAN, wireless and Security technologies • - TCP/IP protocol communications. • - Knowledge of Cisco’s product portfolio • - Knowledge of Project Management methodology and best practices • Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Willingness and ability to work on site three days per week. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) • Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, or vendor specific certifications (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet). • Proficiency in French. • Familiarity with automation tools, including gluware or ansible for network automation and orchestration. • AI & intelligent automation knowledge Corporate Security Responsibility Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.