Director, Information Security Engineering

Questions
• Can you demonstrate a good working level of knowledge in information security and secure development disciplines?
• Can you provide thought leadership on how to securely design our cloud infrastructure while enabling the business to move fast?
• Can you perform security analysis of application architectures and cloud services; identifying methods to mitigate threats, attacks and risks to payment applications?
• Can you demonstrate successful cross-functional influence and partnership to enable business through technical decisions?

Role
• Leads the development of security strategy, standards, and architectural patterns to protect critical business applications in cloud environments
• Consults with development and operational teams to securely design infrastructure, applications, and services following industry best practices
• Implements complex security procedures and controls to protect data from compromise or corruption
• Cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal MasterCard stakeholders, including business owners, end-users, customers, project managers, engineers, and senior management
• Directs technology evaluations including business case development, test case definition, and vendor selection based on industry standard criteria
• Provides consultation in legal, technical and regulatory areas that affect information security

All About You
• Expert-level knowledge of information security, risk management, and data privacy within the domain of digital commerce including relevant practical experience
• Advanced knowledge of security capabilities and constraints related to deploying cloud native and multi-cloud applications and infrastructure
• Good understanding of continuous delivery/continuous integration processes and procedures
• Good understanding of firewalls, threat prevention and detection, and application security principles
• Good understanding of conceptual and applied cryptography and Public Key Infrastructures (PKI)
• Good understanding of identity management, user authentication and authorization principles
• Demonstrated technical competency in security engineering based on hands-on experience or relevant qualifications
• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a global environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills necessary for interaction with business leaders and teams across all levels of the organization

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.

Pay Ranges
O'Fallon, Missouri: $165,000 - $264,000 USD

Client-provided location(s): O'Fallon, MO

Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-259437

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-10T19:26:22