Lead, AI Security Operations Engineer

Lead, AI Security Operations Engineer

As an Information Security Engineer – AI Security Operations, you will be at the forefront of protecting the organization’s AI platforms, models, and data in active use. This role focuses on the operational security of AI systems, including continuous assessment, monitoring, testing, and response using specialized AI security tools such as AI red teaming, guardrails, model evaluation platforms, and AI Security Posture Management (AI‑SPM) capabilities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.


• Strong experience in information security engineering or operations, with hands‑on exposure to AI/ML systems and associated security risks.


• Practical experience working with or evaluating AI security tools, such as red team testing, guardrails, model evaluation, or AI‑SPM platforms.


• Proven experience implementing defensive controls to mitigate OWASP Top 10 for LLM applications.


• Proven ability to assess, test, and operationalize security controls for complex, distributed systems.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret tool output and translate findings into remediation actions.


• Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across engineering, data, and risk teams.


• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, OSCP, or cloud security certifications are highly desirable.

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.