Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Software Engineer to join our Center of Excellence within the Cybersecurity & Risk team. This role will lead strategic initiatives in application security vulnerability remediation and compliance exception handling. Youll collaborate across engineering infrastructure and product teams to drive secure development practices and ensure alignment with Visas global security standards.
Responsibilities:
Security Compliance & Shift-Left Execution
- Ensure timely closure of security findings within Required Remediation Dates (RRD)
- Manage exception workflows aligned with internal governance and external standards (e.g. PCI DSS V4)
- Identify compliance gaps and drive shift-left strategies to reduce recurring issues
- Partner with Cybersecurity SMEs and development teams to validate remediation plans and escalate overdue items
- Support automation and tooling enhancements for compliance tracking and reporting
IAM Control Enforcement
- Coordinate enforcement of IAM controls (e.g. unapproved access rogue violations password rotation SSH key hygiene)
- Track unresolved findings and collaborate with platform teams to resolve blockers
- Ensure consistent application of IAM standards across CMS and other Technology Leadership Teams (TLTs)
Security Exception Management
- Oversee the lifecycle of exception requests across platforms and services
- Validate remediation plans and monitor expiration timelines
Vulnerability Remediation
- Lead resolution of high-priority findings (e.g. insecure configurations deprecated protocols exposed secrets)
- Coordinate with tooling teams to purge sensitive data and close findings
Security Testing Automation
- Drive automation of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) using tools like Burp Suite Enterprise
- Integrate security scanning into CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployments
Developer Enablement
- Organize workshops and forums on container security IAM secure architecture and security best practices
- Promote adoption of developer-friendly security tools for code hygiene and reachability analysis
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as a central point of contact for technical debt resolution and exception tracking
- Ensure continuity through backup coverage and support during team transitions
Exception & UAR Management
- Monitor exception volumes and identify opportunities to shift-left.
- Manage User Access Revalidation (UAR) completion within TLT.
- TLT Forum Engagement Represent CMS in TLT Cybersecurity SME forums and IAM / TLT Bi-weekly meetings.
Dashboard & Tooling Oversight
- Validate data in Cyber Security dashboards and ensure CMS metrics are accurately reflected.
- Advocate for necessary improvements to reduce false positives and improve remediation accuracy.
This is a hybrid position. Expectations of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Additional Information :
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 protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 131600.00 to 190650.00 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 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.
Visa is not offering relocation assistance for this role.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- ArcGIS
- Intelligence Community Experience
- GIS
- Python
- Computer Networking
- Data Collection
- Intelligence Experience
- R
- Relational Databases
- Analysis Skills
- Data Management
- Application Development
About Company
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