Principal Information Security Engineer

Mastercard • Toronto, ON

3d • CA$154,000 - CA$247,000

About The Position

The Enterprise Cryptographic Services team is seeking a Principal Information Security Engineer to support enterprise clients throughout the onboarding and consumption of the cryptographic services we own, ensuring secure, effective, and optimal integration. A strong and demonstrable expertise in cryptography is essential for this role, including a deep understanding of cryptographic concepts, mechanisms, and their practical application within enterprise grade security services. Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography is a plus. This is a highly versatile role that combines technical expertise with strong coordination, analytical, and delivery capabilities. The role partners closely with product, engineering, security, and client teams to support cross product and cross team initiatives, contribute to complex projects, and help define clear solutions—technical or non technical—in support of broader business and security objectives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated technical competency in information security engineering, supported by hands on experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• Solid knowledge of information security, risk management, and data privacy, with practical experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong to advanced technical expertise in cryptography, including encryption, hashing, key management, digital certificates, and TLS, with the ability to apply these concepts in real world enterprise environments.
• Experience contributing to or leading cross functional initiatives, including coordinating efforts across teams and working closely with business and technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to security architecture, data security, and zero trust architectures.
• A strong customer centric mindset, with the ability to understand client pain points and help identify pragmatic solutions, technical or non technical.
• The ability to explain complex technical topics clearly and succinctly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy, ownership, and accountability in a dynamic environment.
• 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, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography is a plus.
• Exposure to post quantum cryptography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support clients throughout service onboarding and ongoing consumption.
• Apply strong cryptographic knowledge to support, explain, and guide the secure design, integration, and use of enterprise cryptographic services.
• Act as a coordinator for cross product and cross team initiatives and activities, including project tracking, backlog management, and dependency management.
• Analyze client feedback and pain points, help identify root causes, and contribute to defining pragmatic solutions.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain streamlined processes and documentation to enhance the client experience across onboarding, consumption, and decommissioning.
• Create and maintain training materials and documentation for internal teams and clients.
• Understand and apply security policies, industry best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Understand and articulate the design, architecture, and purpose of enterprise cryptographic products and services.

Benefits

• competitive pay based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role
• may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed