Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity is an integral part of Visa’s corporate culture. It is important to maintaining our position as an industry leader in electronic payments. At Visa, we believe that it is the responsibility of every employee to safeguard information, protect it from unauthorized access, and ensure regulatory compliance. Cybersecurity has a significant effect on privacy, consumer confidence, external reputation, and it is a priority on everyone’s agenda.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer (Endpoint) with skills in EDR, AV, privilege management, application control and ringfencing solutions as well as Windows/MacOS security features. This role is within the Cybersecurity Engineering team, and is responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting solutions to monitor and protect Visa’s systems and data.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience implementing or supporting cross-organizational IT security solutions with good written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional organizational skills.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direction and support in the implementation of leading-edge endpoint antivirus, EDR, application control, privilege management security technologies utilizing a risk-based approach for testing and introduction into the overall environment.

• Provide engineering solutions to new threats leveraging implemented endpoint tools and identify gaps where improvement and/or new controls are needed.

• Be passionate in the pursuit of securing Visa’s data and critical assets.

• Instil a culture that works toward the highest standards in security engineering while ensuring that business requirements are understood and adhered to and security risks in new and existing infrastructure are properly understood and mitigated.

• Collaborate with colleagues in technology departments as well as the business and product offices to establish effective, productive business relationships.

• Provide technical solutions and know-how to the global Cyber Engineering team in all aspects of endpoint security.

• Take part in the design, build and run of a variety of endpoint security implementations in a diverse and complex environment, taking ownership of each initiative and producing successful outcomes.

• Work independently and within a team of security engineering professionals responsible for planning, design, implementation, attack prevention and mitigation and ongoing support of security systems of high complexity to fulfil security requirements without impacting business needs.

• Implement security and threat protection controls protect data and applications using a diversity of cloud and on-prem Endpoint security tools.

• Create clear and concise documentation to formalize work stream processes.

• Meet SLA’s by processing requests to resolve endpoint security issues with server and workstation support, as well as end users.

• Utilize generative AI tools and techniques to enhance threat detection, incident response, and overall security posture.

• Administrate and Implement policies/rules on endpoint sensors as well as refine security standards.

• Work with all interfacing teams to define and baseline the system uptime SLAs and KPIs from main security solutions.

• Work with other Cybersecurity teams to manage endpoint security prevention effectively and efficiently. In doing so work closely with research team, undertake research of threat vectors, and provide mitigation strategies.

• Work with stakeholders, mentoring and providing technological guidance on endpoint security.

• Provide recommendations to management team to increase effectiveness of endpoint security solutions.

• Prioritization, planning of projects and features, stakeholder management and tracking of internal and external commitments.

• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, with a particular focus on AI-driven solutions

• Respond to and assist with due diligence and internal / external security audit requests.

• Identify opportunities for further enhancements and refinements to security standards and processes.

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

Basic Qualifications
•5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
•6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
•3+ years’ experience in designing, deploying, and/or supporting enterprise-scale security solutions
•Experience working with or implementing endpoint and network security solutions in an enterprise.
•Deep understanding of operating systems internal working – like kernel processes, privilege levels for both Windows and Linux / Mac.
•Knowledge of how to troubleshoot operating systems internals, hardening, and monitoring (Windows and UNIX).
•Knowledge of TCP/IP network fundamentals.
•Broad knowledge of scripting languages is a plus.
•Coding skills – Python, SQL, Java is a plus.
•Knowledge of PCI/DSS and its technical controls.
•Excellent communication skills and excellent team player.
•Experience demonstrating leadership, self-motivation, and accountability.
•Good understanding of Cybersecurity Operations and Incident Response processes.
•Preferred to have certification such as AZ-500, CISSP, SSCP, GIAC Certified. OSCP 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 139,800.00 to 202,750.00 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.