Qualifications
The Impact You’ll Have:Governance & Policy ManagementDevelop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and control frameworks aligned with industry regulations and business objectives.Establish and manage cybersecurity governance models, steering committees, and approval processes.Maintain a unified control inventory and oversee validation activities with internal and external assessors.Risk ManagementDesign and execute comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment frameworks and methodologies.Manage risk treatment plans, remediation tracking, and escalation processes in alignment with enterprise risk management.Provide risk advisory services and integrate findings into strategic cybersecurity planning.Compliance & Audit SupportLead compliance readiness assessments and coordinate audit activities across multiple frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).Manage audit findings remediation and maintain compliance reporting for internal and external stakeholders.Support legal and contract negotiations regarding cybersecurity requirements.Third-Party & Customer TrustOversee third-party cybersecurity risk assessments and vendor management processes.Lead customer due diligence, security questionnaire responses, and Trust Center operations.Support sales enablement through security documentation and customer audit facilitation.
About the job
As the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Marqeta, you will spearhead the strategic design and operational implementation of our cybersecurity governance framework, risk management initiatives, and compliance programs. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive policies, standards, and controls that align with regulatory mandates and organizational goals. You will act as a crucial liaison among cybersecurity teams, business units, and external partners to uphold Marqeta's security integrity and ensure customer confidence. This position reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer.
We embrace a Flexible First approach. This role can be performed remotely within the United States, specifically in one of our Premium or National locations, which can be reviewed here.
About Marqeta Inc.
Marqeta is a leading payment technology company that provides innovative solutions to empower businesses. With an emphasis on flexibility and customer trust, we are dedicated to enhancing our cybersecurity measures to protect our clients and their data.
