Lead F5 Network Engineer (Load Balancing)
Our PurposeMastercard 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 SummaryLead F5 Network Engineer (Load Balancing)OverviewThe Global Load Balancing Engineering team (LBE) is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to join their global team that are responsible to plan, build & run its Commercial and corporate Load Balancer estate.In This Position, You WillTo design, implement, manage & maintain Mastercard's Global Network which includes Datacenter, Customer, and Corporate Networks across a diverse range of platformsTranslate Network designs to implementation plans with associated change control(s)Engagement with stakeholders including impacted end users & other technology areas to manage upcoming changeAct as an escalation point for Operations in the resolution of incidentsSupport Architecture teams in the development of new technologies with high & low level designsComply with current standards & best practiceSupport internal & external audit processesEvaluate & support the adoption of new infrastructure & technologies to meet business requirementsHybrid working with 3 days in the officeAll About YouNetwork engineering, design, operations, and/or architecture expertise with exposure to F5, Citrix NetScaler, LAN/WAN, firewalls, VOIP, QoS, Routing & Switching technologies while adhering to standard design methodologies and best practicesMastery of TCP/IP protocol communications and application layerLoad Balancing experience: F5 LTM, GLSB, WAF, AFM, AVRDeep Packet inspection & analysis using tools like WiresharkExpert knowledge in PKI, DNS and certificatesExperience of deploying load balancers in Azure, AWS and GCPFirewall experience: Palo Alto, CheckpointRouting & Switching: Cisco, AristaExtensive knowledge of Network diagnostics, protocols, and disciplines, VxLAN, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, and MPLS technologies.Knowledge of security and encryption technologies including IPSEC & GRE tunnels on routers and firewalls,Working knowledge of scripting tools such as git, bash, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, PowerShell, Python.Desirable Or Additional CapabilitiesStrong verbal & written communications skills, and excellent customer support capabilitiesSelf-motivated demonstrating strong organizational and listening skills; and very detail oriented with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervisionAbility to consistently act in a professional manner and communicate with all levels of the organization, both internally and externallyMethodical problem resolving skills and mastery of developing high level and detailed network designs; solid web applications and technologies a plus; Cisco certifications such as CCNP or CCDPDesign, engineer, and implementation of Software Defined Networking.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experienceMastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAbide 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, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.Pay RangesO'Fallon, Missouri: $122,000 - $207,000 USDJ-18808-Ljbffr