Associate Cybersecurity Analyst

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Technology and Operations

Company Description

As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

 

Job Description

  • Identify Cybersecurity threats and perform analysis of reported anomalies on Visa networks and systems.
  • Monitor information security alerts though the use of a Security Information and Event Manager (SIEM) to triage and escalate issues as needed while capturing essential details and artifacts.
  • Assist in mitigation and containment of identified threats using approved methodologies. Initiate escalation procedures and incident response processes as defined in operational plans.
  • Utilize sensor data and correlated logs containing AV, IDS/IPS, Windows events, web proxy, and similar data to establish context and to rule-out false positives.
  • Collaborate with operational support staff to ensure they are actively engaged in potential security threats and concerns.
  • This position is staffed in shifts supporting a 24x7x365 global security operations center. Analysts work a series of 12-hour shifts (followed by days off). Staff assigned to the operations center are considered critical and may need to cover holidays and weekends, if scheduled.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors/Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent college graduates with an undergraduate degree with 0 to 12 months experience working in a technology company in application support or system support or cyber security.
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Possess functional knowledge and administrative experience on Windows and Unix/Linux Platforms.
  • A solid foundational understanding of TCP/IP and networks to include firewalls, routers, and network packet analysis.
  • Experience with IDS/IPS, AV, Wireshark, Splunk, and similar technologies is desired.
  • Ability to convey security concepts related cybersecurity events to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members in a geographic and culturally diverse workforce.
  • Willing to work 12-hour shift schedule with 3 or 4 working days per week (including weekend and night shifts).

Additional Information

Additional Information

Work Hours This position requires the incumbent to work in 12-hour shift schedule with 3 or 4 working days per week (including weekend and night shifts).

Travel Requirements This position requires the incumbent to travel for work less than 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, and reach with hands and arms.

EEO Statement 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.

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