Systems Engineer, Intern (Mainframe) - Summer 2024

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.

Job Description

Operations & Infrastructure: Operations & Infrastructure builds, operates and maintains best-in-class IT infrastructure services that are secure, scalable, and continuously available.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer Intern for Core Systems Operations and Engineering Software in our Technology organization. During the internship, you will work on one or more hands-on projects with the team. Our summer internship also equips you with social and professional networking events and developmental workshops, designed to provide you the resources and training to have an impactful summer.

Some examples of previous summer intern projects:
• Managing databases
• Supporting applications and development technologies.
• Defining and implementing alert management rules.
• Analyzing current processes and helping to identify process improvements.
• Updating the web portal to make it more intuitive and useful.
• Defining and implementing metrics for use by various levels of management.

Essential Responsibilities: 
• Supporting applications and development technologies.
• Installing and implementing System software.
• Analyzing current processes and helping to identify process improvements.
• Problem analysis and debugging.
• Defining and implementing metrics for use by various levels of management.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, graduating December 2024 or later
• Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications, and communications that demonstrate professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge/understanding of zOS, TSO, DFSMS, DFHSM
• Basic understanding of Mainframe Hardware, CPU, Virtual and physical tape, or DASD subsystems
• Working knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Visio
• Ability to assess, analyze and research technical situations and provide viable alternatives
• Strong ability to collaborate
• Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented
• Good team player and excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity

Additional Information

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $26.00/hr to $31.00/hr USD, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the i