Corporate Security Operations Intern

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're 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.

Title and Summary

Corporate Security Operations Intern, Summer 2027 – St. Louis, MO, US

Why join Mastercard's internship program? Mastercard's internship program offers more than hands-on work. It provides an opportunity to build skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact while working on projects that support business priorities.

About the Team

The Global Fusion Center, based in the St. Louis Tech Hub, brings together teams and perspectives from across the company to help Mastercard better understand and prepare for emerging challenges. The team connects colleagues working across cyber, fraud, geopolitical risk, and enterprise resilience, helping them share information, align efforts, and support informed decision-making. Through research, briefings, exercises, and cross-functional projects, the Fusion Center strengthens collaboration and helps build a more resilient organization.

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively through strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading projects, teams, student organizations, or academic initiatives, with strong project management and leadership capabilities.
• Interest in cybersecurity intelligence, threat intelligence, cyber investigations, risk analysis, or related intelligence-focused disciplines.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about emerging cyber threats, security trends, and intelligence-driven security practices.
• This role is not eligible for Mastercard's work authorization sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, now and 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.

As an Intern, You'll Benefit From

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals and leaders.
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns, employees, and senior leaders.
• Professional development experiences focused on career growth and skill-building.
• Exposure to innovative technologies and global business challenges.
• Volunteer, community engagement, and team-building activities.
• Many of our interns continue building their careers with Mastercard through full-time opportunities, early career programs, or future internships.

Please be sure to upload an unofficial copy of your school transcript when submitting your application.

Base Salary: $25-30/hr

Corporate Security Responsibility

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.
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.