Senior Consultant Cyber Security Engineer

Visa

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$162,500–$260,400 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $211k
$108k most similar roles pay here $277k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $142,487–$197,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $211k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $149,200–$238,700 across 92 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Consultant Cyber Security Engineer

The Cyber Security Engineer - Sr. Consultant level joins the Security Architecture team to embed cybersecurity into global products and services. This role involves developing enterprise security architecture strategies, designing frameworks, and creating technology roadmaps for cloud and hybrid cloud environments. The individual will manage risk mitigation, develop threat models, and ensure compliance with data security requirements while integrating acquired entities into the existing infrastructure. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance to stakeholders, conducting architecture reviews, and mentoring junior staff. Required skills include Python coding, data architecture, and integration patterns. The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in firewalls, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and security information and event management (SIEM). This role addresses the critical challenge of defending electronic payment systems against cyber threats while ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for global financial transactions.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Design and implement security frameworks and standards for products, data, and applications.
  • Create technology roadmaps for cloud and hybrid cloud environments to drive innovation.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and enforce governance processes to ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to provide recommendations for adoption.
  • Develop threat models to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems and infrastructure.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of diagrams, models, and guidelines for all stakeholders.
  • Integrate acquired entities into the existing security architecture and datacenter infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • 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 of experience.
  • Python coding experience and skillset.
  • Strong technical knowledge of cloud/hybrid cloud computing, data architecture, security, and integration patterns.
  • Proficiency in tools including firewalls, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and security information and event management (SIEM).
  • Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) is preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in an enterprise security architecture role (preferred).
  • Experience in financial services or a related industry is a plus.
  • CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, TOGAF, Zachman, or other relevant security certifications are preferred.

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