Associate Analyst, Security Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture, Launch Program – St. Louis, MO

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we are 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.

Why join Mastercard’s Launch Program? Throughout this 18-month program, you’ll develop the ability to connect ideas, people, and markets to drive commercial impact. Through hands-on experiences, cross-functional projects, and structured learning opportunities, you’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of Mastercard's business while building broad business acumen and a global perspective. You’ll collaborate with teams across functions, contribute to strategic initiatives, and strengthen the skills needed to solve complex business challenges.

This experience will help you build a well-rounded commercial mindset and prepare you for a variety of career paths across Mastercard's global organization.

Data Security protects Mastercard's information assets by establishing classification standards, implementing loss prevention controls, advancing DSPM capabilities, and enabling secure use of data across the enterprise. The team provides governance, visibility, and enforcement capabilities to reduce data exposure risk while supporting business innovation and regulatory compliance.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or accelerated Master’s degree, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Previous internship in cybersecurity working with large and complex data sets
• Demonstrated knowledge of AI technologies and tools through hands-on projects, research, coursework, or practical application
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, evidenced by involvement in student organizations, Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, personal projects, industry events, or pursuit of relevant certifications
• Eagerness to continuously learn and stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply technical concepts to real-world security challenges
• This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship. For example, students or recent graduates in the United States on an F1 visa (including those with CPT or OPT authorization) are not eligible for this role

Base Salary: $100,000

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.

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…