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Title and Summary

Lead Information Security Engineer

Overview:

The Lead Security Architect candidate will have a high degree of responsibility and will work closely with Network and Security Engineering, Cloud Security, and Enterprise Application teams to design, build and deliver technology solutions and drive alignment to Mastercard policies and standards. This person will research areas of risk and influence changes to policies and technical standards as well as technology requirements for future security services.

The role requires the ability to influence and collaborate across a diverse group of internal stakeholders, effectively managing multiple priorities, demands, and possess a deep understanding of networks and systems in both on-premises and cloud environments.

In this role, the Lead Security Architect will:

Manage diverse security consulting engagements that include the analysis of solution designs, commercial and opensource software use cases, implementation plans, and network connectivity requirements.

Analyze new and existing technologies and provide recommendations for areas of security risk and alignment to Mastercard's policies and technical standards.

Solid understanding and working knowledge of system design processes with experience developing designs, defining technical requirements, developing analyses of alternatives, and system architectures.

Perform security and threat assessments by identifying inherent risks, exposures, and mitigating controls.

Hands-on experience developing concepts of operations and formal procedures for managing systems, developing security use cases, standardizing engineering processes, and developing processes for security operations. Must be able to develop process flow diagrams and narratives with experience in implementing processes in a workflow management solution.

All About You

The qualified candidate must have:

Experience performing security risk assessments and system configuration audits in an enterprise environment to identify weaknesses and policy non-compliance. Must have experience in developing formal risk assessment reports and communicating the assessment and recommendations results to senior leadership.

A high desire to develop technical and security expertise and have a passion to learn about new technologies, and progressively takes initiative to develop that expertise

Working knowledge and application of NIST Security Publications, PCI-DSS, CIS Benchmarks, and other industry standards for security networks, hardening systems and software

Working experience with firewalls and access control lists to analyze network connectivity requirements and provide recommendations for enforcing communications based on the principles of least privilege.

It would be a bonus if you have:

Experience developing scripts and workflows to automate repeatable processes

A degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Security industry certifications such as ISSAP, CISSP, or CISA/CISM

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. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $140,000 - $231,000 USD

Arlington, Virginia: $161,000 - $266,000 USD