Senior Linux Engineer

Mastercard • Kansas City, MO

7d

About The Position

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.
Who is Mastercard?

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview:
Mastercard Distributed Platform Linux Operations team is are comprised of talented, dedicated staff with deep expertise in managing 247 Operations. We provide Operation support to Mastercard's most critical applications and services. We strive to provide excellent service as a strategic partner. This position will be a critical part of our team, helping elevate the skills of our organization and carry out strategic roadmap laid out for the future of ONE Operations.
Overview:
Mastercard Distributed Platform Linux Operations team is are comprised of talented, dedicated staff with deep expertise in managing 247 Operations. We provide Operation support to Mastercard's most critical applications and services. We strive to provide excellent service as a strategic partner. This position will be a critical part of our team, helping elevate the skills of our organization and carry out strategic roadmap laid out for the future of ONE Operations.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Linux administration, on Dell and virtual (VMware) hardware.
• Familiarity with scripting for automation (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in isolated environments.
• Ability to work independently without reliance on internet resources or external support.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ITSM processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day platform maintenance tasks in a secure, isolated environment.
• Design and engineer systems and solutions as per the latest standards and needs.
• Build new systems (Install OS, configure and setup).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues independently without external assistance or online resources.
• Manage and maintain Linux systems, ensuring stability and compliance.
• Administer, configure and maintain VMware vCenter and virtual machine infrastructure.
• Oversee Windows Server environments, including patching and performance optimization.
• Implement and manage Commvault backup solutions for data protection and recovery.
• Maintain and optimize Nimble Storage Arrays, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for internal knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure platform reliability and security

Benefits

• Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
• Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed