Mastercard

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Information Security Intern - Operations (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • New York

Location

New York

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • Application open dateApply by 30 Sep 2025
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

Contribute to Mastercard’s global security efforts by assisting with vulnerability scanning, threat analysis, and remediation in a dynamic corporate security environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with vulnerability scanning and analyzing threat data
  • Supporting remediation workflows in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
  • Monitoring systems for emerging vulnerabilities and documenting findings
  • Contributing to process improvements to enhance Mastercard’s security posture
  • Gaining exposure to penetration testing, secure SDLC, and network assessments

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program majoring in Cyber Security or a related field with graduation date December 2026 or beyond
  • Earned or pursuing a certification in a cybersecurity discipline or tool
  • Experience or education with penetration testing and vulnerability management
  • Preferred past participation in Capture the Flag events
  • Preferred experience working with Splunk
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to tackle complex problems

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with potential eligibility for annual bonus or commissions
  • Insurance including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible spending account and health savings account
  • Paid leaves including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 days bereavement leave, 80 hours Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days vacation, and 5 personal days (pro-rated)
  • 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
  • 401k with best-in-class company match
  • Deferred compensation for eligible roles
  • Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
  • Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

Training & Development

  • Participation in networking events, mentorship opportunities, and sessions with senior leaders
  • Volunteer and team building opportunities
  • Formal performance assessments
  • End-of-summer presentations to peers and Mastercard leadership

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
IT & Computer Science
  • Cyber Security

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    IT & Computer Science
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Mastercard USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Finance & Banking

Mastercard is an American financial services company known best for its payment processing services dedicated to debit, credit, or prepaid cards that carry the Mastercard brand.