Cybersecurity Analyst

PowerToFly; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa’s Cybersecurity team seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst to perform internal and external penetration tests of Visa applications and systems worldwide. You will help design and recommend security controls, communicate findings, and support compliance objectives.

The role emphasizes mentorship, automation, and research into new technologies, including mobile, cloud, and embedded platforms. The position requires 2+ years (or 5+ years) of relevant experience, strong scripting and programming skills,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Shell Scripting.
• Proficiency in high level languages like Java, C, C++, Ruby, etc.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high risk and sensitive penetration tests of internally and externally hosted applications globally.
• Mentor junior penetration testers and share expertise to improve team capabilities.
• Develop and automate scripts, tools, and resources for ethical hacking across mobile, cloud, and embedded systems.

Skills

Perl

Python

Shell Scripting

Java

C

C++

Ruby

Cryptography

Penetration testing

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Burp Suite Professional

Nmap

Nessus

Kali

Job description

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Overview

The Cybersecurity Analyst will work as a member of Visa Cybersecurity’s Ethical Hacking (Penetration Testing) program. The objective of Visa’s Penetration Testing program is to proactively identify weaknesses and shortcomings in Visa’s security posture and recommend necessary controls/procedures to protect Visa from adversarial threats. With this mission in mind, Visa’s Ethical Hacking Team experts are proactively involved in engagements that simulate adversarial threats and attacks in a timely manner.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will be a key contributor for performing internal and external penetration tests of Visa applications and systems. Penetration Test team members also help with design, development, and recommendation of security solutions to protect Visa proprietary/confidential data and systems. The candidate will also assist with compliance objectives, provide guidance/direction for the logical protection of information systems assets to other functional units, prepare reports regarding effectiveness of information security adherence, and make recommendations for the adoption of new policies and procedures for Visa services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high risk and sensitive penetration tests of internally and externally hosted applications globally according to scope defined by the penetration test team
• Subject matter expertise in web application, API, or network penetration testing with track record of end-to-end testing of complex systems
• Proactively research/identify vulnerabilities and provide recommended countermeasures or mitigating controls to reduce risk to an acceptable and manageable level
• Review results of network and application penetration tests in order to determine severity of findings and to ensure proper remediation is applied
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of findings and proposed remediation/mitigations
• Mentor junior penetration testers
• Develop and automate scripts, tools and resources needed to advance ethical hacking capabilities around new and emerging technologies like mobile, cloud and embedded systems
• Active involvement in security research around new and emerging technologies.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in one or more scripting language – Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more high level programming languages like Java, C, C++, Ruby, etc.
• Understanding of cryptographic concepts and applied cryptography (SSL, AES, etc.)
• work experience in Information Security, specifically the penetration testing field

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years’ work experience in Information Security, specifically the penetration testing field
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 web application and network vulnerabilities
• Understanding of cryptographic concepts and applied cryptography (SSL, AES, etc.)
• Understanding and experience in using CVSSv3.0/3.1
• Proficiency in one or more scripting language – Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more high level programming languages like Java, C, C++, Ruby, etc.
• Expertise and experience in web application/API/network penetration testing
• Knowledge of exploit development, vulnerability research/reporting or writing system modules in C/C++/Python/etc. an added bonus.
• Understanding of OSI and TCP stack with emphasis on computer architecture and networking protocols
• Knowledge of web application technologies and layer 7 protocols like HTTP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, etc.
• Good understanding of networking concepts around Ethernet, switched LAN and WAN environment
• Familiarity with security tools & frameworks like Burp Suite Professional, Nmap, Nessus, Kali, etc.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong operational skills: quality and results oriented
• Strong client service orientation.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $110,700.00 to $ 171,800.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.