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Principal Information Security Engineer - Mastercard
Security Engineer
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise‑wide security strategies, driving risk mitigation, cloud security, and incident response across a global payments platform.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and evolve end‑to‑end security solutions for a global payments ecosystem, ensuring resilience against emerging threats.
- Lead risk assessments, threat modeling, and security design reviews for new and existing services.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed secure coding practices and secure DevOps pipelines.
- Oversee incident response, forensic analysis, and post‑incident reviews to continuously improve security posture.
- Drive compliance with industry standards (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST) and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in information security, with a proven track record in security architecture and risk management.
- Deep expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and secure application development.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, compliance standards, and incident response best practices.
- Excellent communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent) preferred.