Director, Blockchain Security Engineering

Mastercard; Donabate; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Security Engineering for Blockchain and Digital Solutions. You will lead a team of security engineers, shaping the security roadmap for Crypto Products, Blockchain Networks, Prepaid Services and Cardholder Services.

You will collaborate with engineering, product and business teams to ensure security, compliance and customer trust across global platforms. You will influence architecture, promote secure-by-design, and guide security requirements for large‑scale

Qualifications

• Experience leading security engineering teams in complex software environments.
• Strong knowledge of cryptography concepts and blockchain security requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, and related frameworks.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication to balance security risk with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a security engineering team and provide career guidance and performance oversight.
• Mature security engineering practices, processes, and scalability across Crypto Products and Blockchain Networks.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to embed security by design and meet regulatory requirements.
• Conduct security reviews of new and existing systems and manage risk to an acceptable level.

Skills

Security leadership

Team management

Cryptography knowledge

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Risk management

Blockchain security

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Security Engineering for Blockchain and Digital Solutions. You will lead a team of security engineers, shaping the security roadmap for Crypto Products, Blockchain Networks, Prepaid Services and Cardholder Services.

You will collaborate with engineering, product and business teams to ensure security, compliance and customer trust across global platforms. You will influence architecture, promote secure-by-design, and guide security requirements for large‑scale