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Title and SummarySite Reliability Engineer
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Operations team. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize large-scale AWS and Azure cloud platforms, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient operations. The candidate should be able to automate daily activities, support deployment pipelines, develop observability for the cloud platforms. This role requires expertise in cloud concepts, advanced DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, cloud security, and proficiency with monitoring and observability tools like Splunk and Dynatrace. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional skills in Kubernetes troubleshooting and deployments, Azure DevOps, Cloud Access Management, CloudFormation, and cloud networking.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Platform Management:
oDesign, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS and Azure cloud environments.
oOptimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability.
oImplement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
DevOps and CI/CD:
oDevelop and maintain advanced CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and other industry-standard tools.
oAutomate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes.
oTroubleshoot and resolve complex Kubernetes issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
Cloud Security:
oImplement and enforce cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
oManage Cloud Access Management frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
oConduct regular security assessments and audits to mitigate risks.
Monitoring and Observability:
oDesign and implement monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Splunk and Dynatrace.
oProactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues.
oDevelop dashboards and alerts to ensure real-time visibility into cloud operations.
Cloud Networking: Good Knowledge of Networking concepts- maintains, and troubleshoots network hardware and software, resolves connectivity issues, implements security measures like firewalls, monitors network performance, and provides technical support to users.
oArchitect and manage cloud network infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and load balancers.
oEnsure secure and efficient connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
oTroubleshoot and optimize network performance for low latency and high throughput.
Collaboration and Leadership:
oCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, security, and compliance, to align cloud operations with business goals.
oMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on cloud best practices.
oStay updated with emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:
o7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 4 years focused on AWS and Azure platforms.
oProven experience managing large-scale cloud environments in a Fintech or similarly regulated industry.
oHands-on experience with Kubernetes troubleshooting, deployments, and cluster management.
oDemonstrated expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
oStrong background in cloud security principles and tools, including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
oExtensive experience with monitoring and observability tools like Splunk and Dynatrace.
oProficiency in AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM templates, and cloud networking concepts.
Technical Skills:
oExpert-level knowledge of cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and architectures.
oAdvanced DevOps skills, including automation, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
oDeep understanding of cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, DNS, load balancing).
oFamiliarity with Fintech-specific compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2) is a plus.
Certifications (at least 1 of the below certifications or similar is mandatory)
oAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional.
oMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
oCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
oSysOps or DevOps certification
Soft Skills:
oExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
oStrong communication and collaboration abilities.
oAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Mastercard 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 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 ResponsibilityAll 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.
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: $75,000 - $125,000 USD
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