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Mastercard Australia - Network Engineering - Expression of Interest

Are you an experienced Network Engineer with a passion for designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale network environments? Mastercard Australia is inviting expressions of interest for dynamic and skilled Network Engineers to join our team. This is your chance to be a part of a global leader in payments technology, driving innovation and excellence in our network communications.

About the Role:

As a Network Engineer at Mastercard, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing our multi-site, multi-vendor MPLS network communication environments. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the robustness, security, and scalability of our network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and lead network projects from inception to completion.
- Ensure the network team is well-staffed, trained, and effectively managed.
- Participate in strategic and financial planning activities.
- Conduct cost analyses and present recommendations to senior management.
- Develop detailed requirements for network upgrades and re-architecture.
- Resolve complex network communications and operations issues.
- Engage in telecommunications initiatives and research innovative unified network solutions.
- Plan, control time and costs, utilize resources efficiently, and manage vendor relationships for regional projects.

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and formal education.
- IT experience in networking, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, wireless, security, and encryption technologies.
- Advanced experience with TCP/IP protocol communications.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco’s product portfolio.
- Proficiency in Project Management methodology and best practices.
- Expertise in network diagnostics, BGP, SNMP, VPN, SSH, MPLS technologies.

Skills and Abilities:

- Adaptable self-starter with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish strategic plans and assist in policy development.
- Strong management skills to coach and mentor team members.
- Customer-focused with a keen understanding of business and technical project planning for product enhancements.

Why Mastercard?

At Mastercard, we believe in connecting and powering an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive, and global team with opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Join us and help shape the future of secure and innovative payment solutions.

How to Express Your Interest:

If you are ready to take your career to the next level with Mastercard Australia, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your expression of interest, including your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about joining Mastercard.

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.