Global Cybersecurity Strategy & Government Engagement

Mastercard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 239,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard seeks a Vice President for Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement to lead global government cybersecurity engagement strategy and activities. The role collaborates with senior government and institutional counterparts to shape direction and ensure coherent, impactful engagement across geographies and internal teams.

Requires executive presence, strategic judgment, and deep understanding of global cybersecurity policy, threat intelligence, and international affairs.

Qualifications

• Extensive years of experience in cybersecurity, national security, or government affairs.
• Familiar with global cybersecurity policy and threat intelligence landscape.
• Experience representing organizations at senior levels in government, industry, and multilateral forums.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Mastercard's global government cybersecurity engagement strategy across geographies and stakeholders.
• Design and operate senior-level government engagement mechanisms (advisory councils, working groups, roundtables).
• Support the Global Security Advisory Council operations, including engagement and coordination with GSAC leadership.
• Identify and advance opportunities to engage with national cybersecurity agencies, critical infrastructure bodies, and multilateral organizations.
• Represent Mastercard in external meetings and conferences, projecting authority on cybersecurity.

Skills

Executive presence

Cybersecurity

Government affairs

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in international affairs, cybersecurity, public policy, or related field

Job description

Mastercard seeks a Vice President for Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement to lead global government cybersecurity engagement strategy and activities. The role collaborates with senior government and institutional counterparts to shape direction and ensure coherent, impactful engagement across geographies and internal teams.

Requires executive presence, strategic judgment, and deep understanding of global cybersecurity policy, threat intelligence, and international affairs.