Director, Information Security Architecture & Engineering

Mastercard Inc.; Rathcoole; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Director of Information Security Engineering to lead security architecture and governance for Core Payments. The role emphasizes scalable, compliant security designs across web, mobile, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will drive security operations, define standards, and collaborate with diverse teams and senior leadership to strengthen Mastercard's security program and risk posture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in information security governance, risk, and data privacy in digital commerce.
• Broad awareness of security operations across delivery lifecycle.
• Experience advising on security architecture for web/mobile environments.
• Familiarity with standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, NIST SP 800-53, COBIT.
• Knowledge of cryptography basics: TLS, certificates, key management.
• Experience with CI/CD security in automated workflows.
• Expertise in enterprise security operations and integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and architecture guidance to internal teams.
• Identify scalable security solutions aligned with business needs within Mastercard's risk tolerance.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Apply security expertise to security operations and technology.
• Define security requirements and guidelines for repeatable processes across global teams.
• Contribute to strategy, standards, and architecture for security operations and program health.

Skills

Security architecture

Security governance

Cloud security

Risk management

Security operations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Director of Information Security Engineering to lead security architecture and governance for Core Payments. The role emphasizes scalable, compliant security designs across web, mobile, and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will drive security operations, define standards, and collaborate with diverse teams and senior leadership to strengthen Mastercard's security program and risk posture.