Network Engineer II-R-232003

Network Engineer II – Mastercard

About Mastercard
Mastercard drives global commerce, empowering people in 200+ countries. We collaborate with customers to build a sustainable, inclusive economy where everyone can thrive. Through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and strategic partnerships, we provide secure, seamless, and accessible digital payment solutions for individuals, businesses, and governments.

About the Role
As a Network Engineer II, you will play a critical role in designing, configuring, and maintaining Mastercard’s global network infrastructure. You’ll work with advanced networking technologies, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance connectivity across our corporate offices, data centers, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and routers.

• Support on-premises and cloud environments (Azure), ensuring reliability and security.

• Collaborate with ISPs and internal teams to resolve connectivity issues.

• Implement security best practices, patch vulnerabilities, and monitor network health.

• Participate in change management, system upgrades, and on-call support rotation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with firewalls (Check Point, Palo Alto, Cisco, or Arista).

• Hands-on expertise in Cisco Nexus/Catalyst switches and ISR routers.

• Knowledge of network troubleshooting for Windows, Linux, VMware, or Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with scripting (Python, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible).

• Experience with Azure networking (NSGs, load balancers, UDRs).

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCSA, PCNSA, or Azure Network Engineer Associate.

• Experience with F5 load balancers, Citrix Netscaler, or Dell EMC networking.

Location & Compensation

• Hybrid role based in Arlington, VA.

• Salary range: $86,000 – $144,000 USD.

• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Why Join Mastercard?
Mastercard fosters an inclusive work environment and is committed to innovation, security, and sustainability. We provide career growth opportunities, world-class technology, and a mission-driven culture focused on empowering businesses and individuals worldwide.

Mastercard is an equal opportunity employer. To request reasonable accommodations, contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com.