Cybersecurity Analyst

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

Visa Technology & Operations LLC, a Visa Inc. company, needs a Cybersecurity Analyst (multiple openings) in Ashburn, VA to

• Develop and execute security controls, defenses and counter measures to intercept and prevent internal or external attacks or attempts to infiltrate company email, data, e-commerce and web-based systems.
• Maintain hardware, software and network firewalls and encryption protocols.
• Administer cybersecurity policies to control physical and virtual access to systems.
• Perform network security audits and testing and evaluate system security configurations to ensure efficacy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of applications, operating systems and/or networks.
• Respond to cybersecurity breaches, identify intrusions and isolate, block and remove unauthorized access.
• Research and evaluate cybersecurity threats and perform root cause analysis.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of security solutions.
• Provide information to management regarding impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and systems.
• Position reports to the Ashburn, Virginia office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
 

• Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematics or related field, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a security analyst-related occupation.
• Position requires experience in the following:
• Incident response;
• Intrusion analysis;
• Malware analysis;
• Web application security or security engineering;
• Malware families and network attack vectors;
• Understanding of TCP/IP and internet working technology, including packet analysis, routing and network security defenses;
• Operating systems Windows & Linux; and
• Network services and applications.
• Must have GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification or other leading security industry certification.

Additional Information

Worksite: Ashburn, VA

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.

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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $117,728.00 USD to $164,100.00 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 an annual bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position is eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Program, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time off and Wellness Programs.