Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

Cybersecurity is at the beating heart of our culture. Our diligence and expertise is what makes us the undisputed leader in electronic payments.  We’ve made it our priority to create a top-tier Security Architecture team, poised to defend us against any potential cyber threats. We’re looking for those of you who are inherently driven and fascinated by the art and science of cyber defense. We’ll arm you with the very best tools and tech so that you can deliver top notch results. Development underpins job fulfilment at Visa. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you’ll be enthused by getting stuck into various defense and security sector related projects, as well as the chance to work with people from a range of disciplines, as well as colleagues and clients at every level. So what do we expect of your day to day?

Essential Functions

• Design, implementation, optimization for Web, API and Mobile backend applications across Visa.

• Engage in the initial requirements definition (including analysis of threats and risks and alignment with security, Engineering, IT, Architecture & Data Protection standards.

• Conduct and facilitate security reviews, threat modelling including deep design reviews throughout the development lifecycle.

• Facilitate table-top, red-team, scenario analysis exercises in conjunction with other SME's and plan the resolution of any identified vulnerabilities, issues.

• You’ll be working on enabling, building security on various platforms and technologies which protect the applications from attacks like:

  • Linux, Windows, VMWare, Openstack, SDN, Public cloud like AWS, Google

  • Cybersecurity tools like IDS, SIEM, Tripwire, Tanium, Netwitness, Netflow, WAF

  • HSMs, Tokenization systems, data encryption solutions from Safenet, Vormetric etc

  • Web technologies like HTTP, SOAP, REST services, AJAX

  • Databases like Oracle, MS SQL, Couchbase, Cassandra, Riak, Aerospike

  • Programming languages like Java, C, C++, .Net, Javascript, GoLang, ErLang.

  • Caching services like Kafka, Coherence, MQ

  • Big-data like Hadoop, EMR

  • Web Access Management solutions like Forgerock, Siteminder, Custom, in-house Security Frameworks.

• Good understanding of development process proactively monitor OSS security efforts and approach can go a long way in being prepared to handle open-source security risks.

• Stay up to date on new security tools & techniques in the information security space.

• Conduct proof of concept activities with key business users in support of advanced use cases.

• Identify and analyze system and application-level vulnerabilities to provide recommended counter measures or mitigating controls that reduce risk to an acceptable and manageable level.

• Independently formulate direction, design or oversight for the development of major Enterprise-wide programs or plans that have significant impact on the success of the organization

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
•Bachelors degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications
•2 or more years of work experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent from an accredited university.
•Proven ability to build Threat Models and analyze security weaknesses in complex deployments with varying technology stack
•Proficient in developing Java or Python technologies and created prototypes of highly available and secure applications.
•Participated in College hackathons, showcasing innovative solutions and collaborating with peers to develop functional prototypes.
•Knowledge in Cybersecurity Frameworks like NIST and PCI-DSS is a strong plus for this role.