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Job DescriptionVisa is looking for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst, Intern candidate to join our Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, which works with several stakeholders to ensure appropriate processes, procedures, and controls are adequately designed and implemented to meet Visa security requirements and mitigate any risks that are associated with engagement of third parties. Also, oversight, coordination, and delivering the activities that support successful internal audits, external audits and compliance, regulatory activities, and external customer/client requests while effectively balancing the individual elements of these activities.Some job duties and projects could include:- Assist with oversight, coordination, and delivering the activities that support successful internal audits, external audits and compliance, regulatory activities, and external customer/client requests.
- Assist with validating the ongoing effectiveness of Cybersecurity controls across Visa (both automated and manual), working with a variety of control owners within the Cybersecurity organization, and evaluating control design and standards in a variety of program areas. You will be assessing the security on various platforms and technologies from attacks like:
- Payment processing platforms, Payment Wallet solutions, Consumer facing applications, COTS products deployed in house,
- SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS public cloud offerings
- Mainframe, Linux, Windows, and virtual machines
- IDS, SIEM, WAF, Firewalls
- HSMs, Tokenization systems, data encryption solutions
- APIs, Web technologies,
- Relational and noSQL databases
- Access Management solutions
- Update Cybersecurity leadership on the status of technology risk and compliance issues based on assessment results and information from various monitoring and control systems.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications - Less than 2 years of relevant work experience with either Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating December 2025 - August 2026.
Preferred Qualifications - University or internship experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or IT risk management.
- Experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, risk management, compliance, or related fields.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO, PCI, etc.
- Experience working with multiple individuals on internal and external delivery
- Ability to synthesize a variety of data points, problem solve and formulate comprehensive and effective execution and risk mitigation plans
- Excellent Data Analysis skills using Microsoft Excel, SQL, or other scripting languages
- Review and provide feedback on development code, test designs and test cases
- Experience in Audit/Compliance/Regulatory discussions and proactive readiness activities in a large global financial institution or a matrix organization
- Experience in Risk and Control Self-Assessment activities related to Cybersecurity function.
- Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications that demonstrate professional judgment.
- Strong ability to collaborate
- Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented
- Good team player and excellent interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity
Information for US ApplicantsFor roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $ to $ 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 HoursVaries upon the needs of the department.
Travel RequirementsThis position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical RequirementsThis 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 EmployerQualified 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. Visa_Talent_Portal
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