Insider Threat Program Lead Security Operations Strategist

Mastercard Colombia, Inc.; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Corporate Security Operations Analyst focused on Insider Threat. You will direct the Insider Threat program, set standards, and guide cross-functional teams across Security Operations to identify, detect, and respond to insider risk.

The role requires broad experience in security operations, investigations, and forensics, balancing privacy, legal, and HR requirements while maturing the program against evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security operations and insider risk.
• Ability to conduct sensitive investigations with privacy and legal considerations.
• Familiarity with SIEM, forensics, and threat hunting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set investigation standards and guide specialists on complex cases.
• Analyze trends and metrics to drive improvements and leadership decisions.
• Develop insider threat detection strategies and remediation roadmaps.
• Maintain insider threat policies and operating standards.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and tech partners.

Skills

Investigations experience

Security operations

Incident response

Insider risk

Digital forensics

OSINT

Security certifications

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Endpoint DLP

SIEM platforms

Job description

Mastercard is seeking a Lead Corporate Security Operations Analyst focused on Insider Threat. You will direct the Insider Threat program, set standards, and guide cross-functional teams across Security Operations to identify, detect, and respond to insider risk.

The role requires broad experience in security operations, investigations, and forensics, balancing privacy, legal, and HR requirements while maturing the program against evolving threats.