Lead Security Engineer

Mastercard•O'fallon, MO

20d

About The Position

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. As Corporate Security, we are responsible for keeping Mastercard safe and secure from cyber and physical threats, and it is our people on the frontlines who make this happen every day. By taking care of our people, their wellbeing, and career development, we provide them with the necessary tools and environment to ensure the success of our mission. The Business Security Enablement Guild (BSEG) is looking for a Lead Security Engineer to join us working out of our Vancouver office supporting the Next Gen DMP programs and initiatives. The Business Security Enablement Guild is a worldwide team of information security experts focused on helping Mastercard achieve its goals by ensuring security is at the heart of everything we do. The ideal candidate needs a high level of expertise in information security and secure engineering disciplines to advise product and operational teams on how to securely design applications and services following industry best practices.

Requirements

Degree in computer science/information security or work experience equivalent of 7-10 years in information security disciplines
Advanced knowledge of security domains, protocols and standards, experience with software development, security architecture and security designs.
Technical experience with Programming Languages
Security design and implementation of web-based security architecture for secure on-line transactions
Knowledge or technical security experience in Cryptography
Working knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric encryption, Digital Certificates, SSL, VPN, IPSec, development of DMZ's and other security tools and processes such as privileged identity management, file integrity, audit, logging and IDS/IPS.
Experience with automation of content federation and life-cycle management including OS images, binary packages and configuration management.
Intermediate to advanced hands-on scripting experience.
Moderate to extensive hands-on administrative and security experience with Linux systems
Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices.
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed.
Report any suspected information security violation or breach.
Complete all periodic mandatory security training courses in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Nice To Haves

CISSP or Industry recognized security certification desired.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of security principles, theories and concepts to business and development life cycle.
Take a Lead Security Position in larger, complex, global and cross functional/cross geographies initiatives.
Work closely with developers to evaluate business requests to determine feasibility.
Provide and recommend optimal solutions to meet security and regulatory requirements in the design of new/enhanced systems.
Ensure established security policies and standards are observed on projects.
Document enhancements to security standards and procedures.
Prepare and present business/technical presentations.

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
deferred compensation for eligible roles
fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
eligibility for tuition reimbursement

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