Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement

About the role

The Vice President, Cybersecurity Strategy and Engagement will serve as a senior strategic leader shaping Mastercard's global government cybersecurity engagement portfolio. Reporting to the SVP, Cybersecurity Partnership and Engagement, this role drives strategy, prioritisation and execution across geographies and institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP to develop and execute a global government cybersecurity engagement strategy.
• Design and operate senior‑level government engagement mechanisms such as advisory councils, working groups and executive roundtables.
• Support the Global Security Advisory Council (GSAC) – member engagement, meeting preparation and follow‑through on priorities.
• Identify and advance opportunities to engage with national cybersecurity agencies, critical infrastructure bodies and multilateral organisations.
• Represent Mastercard in external meetings, conferences and engagements, projecting authority on cybersecurity matters.
• Coordinate internally across Security Solutions, product, sales, legal and communications to align engagement strategies.
• Track global policy and threat‑intelligence trends to inform engagement priorities.
• Develop briefing materials, executive communications and strategic documents positioning Mastercard as a trusted partner.
• Help manage and develop the broader Cybersecurity Partnership & Engagement team.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, national security or government affairs with senior stakeholder engagement.
• Deep familiarity with global cybersecurity policy, threat intelligence and critical infrastructure protection.
• Proven ability to operate strategically and execute operationally in complex, matrixed organisations.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills for senior‑level representation.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in international affairs, cybersecurity, public policy or related field preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Generous paid leave including parental, bereavement and vacation time.
• 401(k) with company match and deferred compensation options.
• Fitness reimbursement or on‑site facilities, tuition reimbursement and other employee benefits.