Senior Information Security Operations Analyst
@ Mastercard

O'Fallon, MO
$125,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 14 hours ago

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Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a range of digital payments making transactions secure, simple, smart, and accessible.

Overview

The Senior Information Security Operations Analyst is part of the Identity Access Governance team within Corporate Security. The team automates access using behavior analytics tools and manages end-to-end provisioning of access to Mastercard systems. The role focuses on analyzing access data to answer business questions and innovate effective communication of data to influence access strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a point of contact in Asia Pacific for identity access management requests.
  • Support internal efforts from requirements to production enhancements.
  • Identify automation opportunities for smarter identity services.
  • Support annual certification and governance reviews across regions.
  • Collaborate with peers to ensure robust governance processes.
  • Research and implement security detection systems and methodologies.
  • Monitor daily logs and address high-risk security issues.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Relevant security experience and progress towards security certification.
  • Intermediate analytical skills for large datasets and outlier detection.
  • Understanding of regulatory compliance (PCI, GLBA, SOX).
  • Technical background in Windows, UNIX, databases, and networking.
  • Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All employees must abide by Mastercard’s security policies, ensure confidentiality, report security breaches, and complete all mandatory security trainings.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive base salary along with potential bonuses, comprehensive insurance plans, paid leave, 401k, and other benefits are offered. Location-based salary for O'Fallon, Missouri is between $94,000 and $157,000 USD.

Key skills/competency

  • Information Security
  • Identity Access
  • Governance
  • Automation
  • Behavior Analytics
  • Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Support
  • Mentoring
  • Security Reporting

How to Get Hired at Mastercard

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight security and data analytics skills.
  • Research Mastercard: Understand their digital payment innovation.
  • Emphasize compliance: Detail your regulatory and technical expertise.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase problem-solving in security scenarios.
  • Practice interviews: Focus on detailed access governance discussions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Windows and UNIX systems basics.
Practice data analytics with large datasets.
Study regulatory compliance standards (PCI, SOX).
Refresh network fundamentals and security protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging security incident handled.
Explain a time you improved access processes.
Detail instances of cross-functional collaboration.
Discuss a scenario of innovative problem solving.

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