Lead, Network Architect

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 Lead Network Architect Overview Purpose of the Team The Network Architecture team responsibilities include Global network design and network component standards network roadmaps audit compliance investigation testing and deployment of new technologies to fit business needs Perform a network expert consultative role to both internal and external customers at the C suite levels of the organizations Purpose of the position includes Network design high level and low level architecture and implementation oversight including associated documentation Network design of Software Defined Wide Area Networks SD-WAN using the latest technologies Network design for On-Prem and Off-Prem cloud products and partners This must include extensive experience with environments in either AWS Azure or GCP Global deployment of network security infrastructure solutions including firewalls IDS IPS both physical appliances and VNF s Best Fit for the role Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years industry experience in network design You have created business justification cases including financials analyzed tested authored high level low level designs and brought new technology solutions to implementation You have performed detailed problem analysis and troubleshooting Lead efforts to solve the problem collaboratively Deployed production ready applications or virtual infrastructure in the cloud Designed and worked with a cross-functional teams to deploy solutions on a global scale You have created or provided input to governances process and procedure relating to network infrastructure Role Design solutions for merged or acquired companies to work with the Mastercard network Design engineering and implementation of complex network solutions in a variety of disciplines emphasis on edge security postures access control and automation Provide strategic technical direction on highly complex network projects or activities involving the selection and recommendation of design approach and systems technology Research and develop innovative solutions Support vendor management including evaluation and selection of new products Research and develop automation tools to support the Continuous Integration Continuous Development CI CD movement Provide fourth level support to the Operations Command Center owning investigation troubleshooting and resolving network communications and operations problems impacting customer backbone access or performance on a global basis All About You Network engineering design and architecture expertise in the following areas Software Defined WAN Security QoS Encryption technologies their design methodologies and implementation best practices Mastery of TCP IP protocol communications addressing subnetting for IPv6 addressing Firewall experience Checkpoint as well as Palo Alto SD-WAN deployment experience with Fortinet Extensive knowledge of Cisco s product portfolio routers switches wireless ACS and ISE Extensive knowledge of Network diagnostics protocols and disciplines OMP OSPF EIGRP BGP SNMP MIBs OID s VPN MPLS Cellular technologies Knowledge of security and encryption technologies including IPSEC GRE tunnels on routers and firewalls PKI Certificates and SSL MSSL Desirable or additional capabilities Strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent customer support capabilities Strong vendor management experience Self-motivated demonstrating strong organizational and listening skills and very detail oriented with the ability to carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision Ability to consistently act in a professional manner and communicate with all levels of the organization both internally and externally Methodical problem resolving skills and mastery of developing high level and detailed network designs solid web applications and technologies a plus Cisco certifications such as CCIE CCNP or CCDP a plus Security certifications such SSCP or CISSP a plus Design engineer and implementation of Software Defined Networking with service chaining Solid experience implementing Software Defined WAN using MPLS Internet Cellular and Satellite Research and develop innovative solutions that support cloud connect strategies Unix skills and the ability to script in Python a plus Experience with API tools like Postman or REST Assured Master s degree in Computer Science Math Engineering Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets information and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore it is expected that every person working for or on behalf of Mastercard is responsible for information security and must 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