Our Purpose

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Title and Summary

Principal, Platform Architecture

Overview
The Network Architecture & Strategy team is seeking a highly skilled Principal Network Architect to play a pivotal role in defining and driving our network strategy. This role involves leading the design and implementation of innovative network solutions that align with our strategic objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about technology and customer experience, with the ability to anticipate future needs and drive strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in network architecture, possess a strategic mindset, and demonstrate a proven ability to navigate complex challenges.
This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to deliver robust and forward-thinking solutions that meet business requirements. If you are an analytical, highly motivated professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the future of our network infrastructure.
Role
Lead Strategic Network Architecture: Develop scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures aligned with business objectives for a global enterprise.
Drive Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to keep Mastercard's network infrastructure at the forefront of industry advancements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, application, and operations teams to ensure network architectures meet performance, security, and operational needs.
Automation and Efficiency: Develop automation strategies to streamline deployments, improve efficiency, and enhance operational excellence.
Continuous Improvement and Optimization: Optimize existing network platforms, driving innovation and continuous improvement for performance and cost-efficiency.
Industry Standards and Best Practices: Communicate strategic vision, incorporating industry standards and best practices into network initiatives.
Trend Awareness and Competitive Edge: Stay informed on emerging trends such as AI, cloud networking, and SDN to ensure Mastercard's architecture remains competitive

All About You
The ideal candidate for this position should have:

Education:
•\tAccredited recognized education in computer science, math or engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
•\tProven track record in leading large, cross-functional network domain initiatives and providing project direction and technical expertise.
•\tExtensive experience managing global technology domains and sub-domains, ensuring operational and strategic success.
•\tDemonstrated ability to collaborate with leaders in the technical community to derive new solutions and align with future business network requirements.
•\tExpertise in evaluating and selecting innovative technologies that adhere to industry trends and drive business objectives forward.
•\tStrong understanding and hands-on experience with key networking technologies, including:
o\tBGP and Advanced Routing Protocols for scalable and reliable connectivity.
o\tSD-WAN solutions to enable flexible, secure, and optimized network performance.
o\tCloud Networking (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud integration.
o\tCLOS Architecture for data center spine-leaf designs ensuring high performance and scalability.
o\tWireless Technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7) and IoT Networks for edge and device connectivity.
o\tDatacenter Technologies, including VxLAN, spine-leaf designs, and network virtualization.
o\tSecurity Technologies, such as firewalls, IPSec VPN, and zero-trust architecture.
•\tExperience developing and implementing network automation strategies using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines to improve efficiency and reduce deployment time.
•\tFamiliarity with designing and optimizing global enterprise networks with a focus on redundancy, resiliency, and scalability.
•\tStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align technical strategies with organizational goals.
•\tAbility to stay ahead of emerging trends, including AI/ML-driven network optimization, SDN, and edge computing, ensuring the organization remains competitive and innovative.

Corporate Security Responsibility
Every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security. All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and therefore, it is expected that the successful candidate for this position must:

•\tAbide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
•\tEnsure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
•\tReport any suspected information security violation or breach, and
•\tComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

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.