Visa · 1 day ago
Lead Systems Engineer - IaaS
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $277K/yr
10+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, aiming to connect the world through a secure payments network. The Lead Systems Engineer - IaaS role focuses on designing and automating server infrastructure, ensuring high security and availability in complex operational environments.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
GPU as a Service and High-Performance Compute Platform Support: Expertise in deploying, managing, and optimizing GPU as a Service (GaaS) and high-performance compute platforms to support advanced computational workloads
Extensive Datacenter Experience: Proficient in managing complex, geographically distributed IT infrastructures to ensure high availability and performance
Advanced Technical Knowledge: Profound understanding of high-performance, highly available, and secure computing systems utilizing x86 technologies and protocols (NVME, GPU, PCI-E)
Enterprise Server and Component Expertise: In-depth knowledge of server components (storage/network controllers, HBA, SSDs) and their functionalities, essential for maintaining high-performance compute environments
Processor and GPU Systems Proficiency: Strong grasp of Intel/AMD architectures, GPU systems, memory hierarchy, and hardware-level security to enhance system performance and reliability
Out-of-Band, UEFI, and BIOS Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of out-of-band management, UEFI, BIOS settings, and their impact on system performance and security in high-performance computing environments
Hardware Lifecycle Management: Experienced in hardware lifecycle management, including firmware and OS driver certifications, to ensure the longevity and reliability of compute resources
Infrastructure Management and Automation: Proficient in installing, configuring, supporting, and maintaining compute infrastructure management tools, with skills in Ansible for automation to streamline deployment and operational tasks
Performance Benchmarking and Tech Evaluation: Capable of running performance benchmarks and evaluating new technologies for various platforms (Linux, Windows, containerized, and virtualized) to ensure optimal performance
Scripting Proficiency: Advanced skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python to automate and optimize infrastructure tasks
Team and Independent Work: Highly motivated, excellent team player, capable of working independently, with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities to resolve complex issues and mentor junior staff
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 7 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience
Preferred
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical or other relevant engineering field
Broad knowledge in hardware, software, network, and applications deployments thru automation
Hardware and infrastructure automation experience in at least one of the following server product lines - HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge
Strong technical analytical and troubleshooting skills and possess an ability to explain technical concepts and provide guidance to junior staff
Experience in system monitoring with tools supporting unattended operations
Engineering Knowledge to troubleshoot and solve storage issues (Hosts, SAN switches, and Storage Devices)
Engineering knowledge in TCPIP networking – link aggregation redundancy, switches, routing, and load-balancing
Ability to write technical designs, documentation, and presentations for Compute Infrastructure
Ability to provide level 3 support and guide level 2 administrators on problem resolution
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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