Director, AI Security Engineering

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Director, AI Security Engineering

The Director of AI Security Engineering will lead a team of AI Security Engineers in developing and executing a comprehensive AI security strategy and roadmap. This role will collaborate closely with the AI Governance team and the AI Center of Excellence to strengthen partnerships, refine standards and best practices, and implement secure tooling. The Director will ensure that AI components are protected by design while enabling innovation through secure and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities
- Define and drive the AI security strategy and roadmap in alignment with enterprise goals.
- Foster collaboration across AI Governance, AI Center of Excellence, and Corporate Security teams.
- Champion secure-by-design principles for AI systems and infrastructure.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR) and internal policies.
- Collaborate on the development and refinement of AI security standards and playbooks.
- Support regulatory audits and risk assessments related to AI systems.
- Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate emerging threats and security solutions.
- Stay ahead of advancements in AI security and contribute to thought leadership.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- Extensive experience in information security, with a strong focus on AI security.
- Proven leadership in managing technical teams and delivering strategic initiatives.
- Deep understanding of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, and data protection techniques.
- Experience in secure coding, encryption, access controls, and threat modeling.
- Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• 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.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: 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; and many more.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $165,000 - $264,000 USD