Cybersecurity Analyst

Visa

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$110,700–$171,800 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $142k
This role $141k
$100k most similar roles pay here $181k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $119,050–$165,337 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $142k for comparable roles.

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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 95 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $149,200–$238,700 across 90 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Analyst

The Cybersecurity Analyst joins the Ethical Hacking team to proactively identify weaknesses in the organization's security posture through simulated adversarial threats. This role involves performing internal and external penetration tests on global applications and systems, while also designing and recommending security solutions to protect proprietary data. The analyst will research vulnerabilities, provide mitigation controls, mentor junior testers, and develop automated scripts for emerging technologies like mobile and cloud systems. Required skills include proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Shell, alongside high-level programming languages like Java, C, C++, or Ruby. Candidates should possess knowledge of cryptographic concepts, OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, and Nessus. The role focuses on the technical challenge of securing complex network architectures and web application technologies against sophisticated cyber threats.

What you'll do

  • Conduct high-risk penetration tests on internally and externally hosted applications globally.
  • Research and identify vulnerabilities to provide recommended countermeasures and mitigating controls.
  • Review network and application test results to determine severity and ensure proper remediation.
  • Provide accurate and timely reporting of findings and proposed security mitigations.
  • Mentor junior penetration testers within the ethical hacking team.
  • Develop and automate scripts, tools, and resources for emerging technologies like mobile and cloud systems.
  • Participate in active security research regarding new and emerging technologies.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant work experience is required.
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Information Security and penetration testing is required.
  • Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Shell Scripting is required.
  • Proficiency in one or more high-level programming languages like Java, C, C++, or Ruby is required.
  • Understanding of cryptographic concepts and applied cryptography (SSL, AES, etc.) is required.
  • Expertise in web application, API, or network penetration testing is preferred.
  • Knowledge of exploit development, vulnerability research, or writing system modules is an added bonus.
  • Familiarity with security tools and frameworks like Burp Suite Professional, Nmap, Nessus, and Kali is preferred.

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