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About Visa
Visa Inc. is the world''s largest payment network, enabling digital payments for consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments through its global processing network and branded card products. Industry: Payments Technology & Financial Services
Visa currently has
93 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$149,200–$238,700
across 92 roles with salary data.
Cyber Security Analyst - Sr. Consultant level works within a Cyber Fusion Center as part of an incident response team dedicated to the comprehensive cyber defense of the organization and its subsidiaries. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of security incidents, including identification, containment, and eradication, while performing deep-dive analysis on systems, accounts, and networks to determine root causes. Key responsibilities include proactive threat hunting, developing detection rules, mentoring junior analysts, and creating automated playbooks to streamline workflows. Candidates must possess expertise in malware analysis, web application security, and network attack methods. Required skills include proficiency with SIEM, AV, WAF, IDS, Netflow, Packet Analyzer, and Endpoint Detection & Response tools. The role addresses the critical challenge of defending electronic payment systems against evolving cyber threats through advanced incident response and technical engineering.
Manage and address cybersecurity incidents through identification, containment, and eradication stages.
Perform deep-dive analysis on systems, accounts, and networks to identify root causes of incidents.
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential threats before they cause harm.
Develop and refine detection rules to improve the identification and response to security incidents.
Create and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks to ensure standardized processes.
Implement process automation to streamline incident response workflows and improve efficiency.
Mentor and train junior analysts in advanced incident response techniques and procedures.
Provide detailed reports and documentation of incidents and corresponding response actions.
What we're looking for
Must have 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 5+ years with an Advanced Degree, or 2+ years with a PhD, or 11+ years total experience.
Preferred: experience with a Bachelor's, with an Advanced Degree, or with a PhD.
Must have a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline.
Experience working in an enterprise-level incident response team or security operations center.
Proficiency in operating systems (Windows and Linux), network services, and common security tools like SIEM, AV, WAF, IDS, and EDR.
Expertise in malware analysis, threat hunting, web application security, and understanding of DDoS mitigation.
Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills to influence peers and present analytical data.
Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GCFA, or CySA+ are preferred.