Global Cybersecurity Strategy & Government Engagement Leader

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

Job summary

Mastercard in Washington, DC seeks a Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement to lead global government engagement. You will shape strategy, run advisory mechanisms, and represent Mastercard with senior government and institutional partners.

The role requires executive presence, strategic judgement, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity policy, threat intel, and technology trends. You will coordinate with Security Solutions, product, sales, legal and communications to drive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, national security, or government affairs.
• Proven ability to engage with senior government or institutional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of global cybersecurity policy and threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Mastercard's global government cybersecurity engagement strategy.
• Design and operate advisory councils, working groups, and executive roundtables.
• Support operation and development of Mastercard's Global Security Advisory Council (GSAC).
• Identify and advance opportunities to engage with national cybersecurity agencies and multilateral bodies.
• Represent Mastercard in external meetings, conferences, and engagements with senior officials.
• Coordinate internally across Security Solutions, product, sales, legal and communications.
• Track policy and threat intelligence trends impacting government engagement priorities.
• Develop briefing materials and executive communications to position Mastercard as a thought leader.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Public policy understanding

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Mastercard in Washington, DC seeks a Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement to lead global government engagement. You will shape strategy, run advisory mechanisms, and represent Mastercard with senior government and institutional partners.

The role requires executive presence, strategic judgement, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity policy, threat intel, and technology trends. You will coordinate with Security Solutions, product, sales, legal and communications to drive