Principle, Vulnerability Analyst
Core
Principal Vulnerability Analyst validating AI-identified security findings and driving remediation across Mastercard's software environment.
Role type
Principal Vulnerability Analyst (AI Security Operations)
Builds
Validated risk reduction and remediated vulnerabilities in Mastercard's software environment
Domain
Cybersecurity / Application Security / AI Security Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Vulnerability management, application security, secure software development, exploitability analysis, threat modeling, risk-based prioritization, code review, dependency analysis, static analysis, container security, executive communication, process improvement, mentoring
Preferred skills
AI-assisted security workflows, secure coding practices, OWASP, CWE, CVSS, software composition analysis
Technologies
Static analysis tools, container scanning tools, vulnerability tracking systems, AI security models
Responsibilities
Validate AI-generated vulnerability findings by reviewing code context and exploitability evidence; Partner with engineering teams to assess impact and drive remediation to closure; Translate AI findings into actionable remediation guidance; Triage findings to distinguish true positives from false positives and duplicates; Assess vulnerability severity based on exploitability, reachability, and business criticality; Mentor analysts and engineers on validation and remediation practices; Create playbooks and decision trees to standardize AI vulnerability operations; Prepare executive summaries and risk narratives for leadership.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship
