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Urgent! Senior Platform Engineer Position in Johannesburg - Mastercard

Senior Platform Engineer



Job description

Senior Platform Engineer

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ 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.

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Required Skill Profession

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