Associate Cybersecurity Engineer - Network Security & AI

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This position is for an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer in the Network Security Monitoring team. This department provides engineering and operational support for cyber security defense tools including network threat detection, network traffic analysis, network forensics, advanced malware detection, email protection, cloud log analytics, and active directory identity analysis. The successful candidate will assist the team in solving complex problems and requires taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions. This role serves as a technical/functional specialist and will involve development of AI-enhanced detections utilizing domain knowledge from the networking and network security disciplines.

Essential Functions

• Develop agentic AI capabilities for threat intelligence, detection, and response

• Write backend code to support internal detection capabilities and data integrations

• Design, troubleshoot, and deploy detection capabilities for security threats across a wide array of network security tools

• Provide escalation support for critical Threat Hunting and Incident Response activities

• Evaluate AI-based detection capabilities of open source, commercial, and internally developed tools, and provide recommendations on improvements

• Cooperate with all internal and 3rd party security audit teams to implement security controls that protect the Visa brand from real or potential security issues

• Work with vendors to establish product recommendations, configuration, implementation and problem management

• Day-to-day support and administration of cyber security defense tools including network threat detection, network traffic analysis, network forensics, advanced malware detection, email protection, cloud log analytics, and active directory identity analysis

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:
•2 or more years of work experience
•Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
•Customer focused mindset, excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
•Proficiency in at least one programming language/technology including, but not limited to: Python, GoLang, Java, .NET
•Development experience with AI frameworks such as Autogen, CrewAI, LangGraph, and LangChain
•Experience with commercial and open source network security technologies including, but not limited to: Suricata, Snort, Zeek, Deep Packet Inspection and Netflow
•Experience with logging solutions such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, and Qradar
•Familiarity with systems/policy automation platforms such as Ansible
•Experience with server platforms, virtualization, containers, and cloud technologies
•Proven ability to troubleshoot problems systematically in complex systems and network environments
•Understanding of network tools such as load balancers, proxies, and firewalls
•Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, ISC2 CISSP, SANS, CEH, ITIL, etc. are a major plus

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% 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.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 105,800.00 to 149,550.00 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.