Associate Cybersecurity Engineer, Python Development

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Visa's Cyber Product Development team is looking for a DevSecOps focused Software engineer with a passion for GenAI/Agentic development, Open source & Automation solutioning, and desire to apply development skills to solve problems via and integrated approach.

You will be responsible for working with stakeholders to collect detailed requirements and develop solutions through coding to further Cyber Security initiatives.In this position, you are a passionate and talented engineer/developer who will independently drive deliverables and utilize complex problem-solving abilities and coding/testing/debugging skills within a team environment. You must be dedicated to working with stakeholders, adhering to timelines & delivering production-ready code in short time frames and willing to go beyond the routine.

Essential Functions

• Python based development of agentic code within frameworks using mainstream agentic libraries & design patterns.

• Development of customized code to integrate to REST interfaces, Database & other web services/data stores & integrate seamlessly with ITIL ticketing systems and JIRA/Atlassian frameworks.

• Python based development of code to implement detailed orchestration & business logic use cases that interact with multiple mission critical systems.

• Building production ready Python based solutions in IBM Resilient SOAR, Splunk Phantom SOAR to create automated functionality for endures.

• Developing in Python using source control technologies & GenAI Coding support tools.

• Utilizing SQL & Elastic Stack/Lucene based solutions to manipulate data & perform large scale data analysis on customized data sets.

• Develop innovative solutions to protect the Visa brand, networks, assets and products by implementing state-the-art detection, prevention, and response capabilities

• Design, engineer, operationalize solutions via continuous deployment/integration best practices with strong focus towards reduced manual work & automated quality assurance.

• Have strong problem solving and debugging skills.

• Work directly with stakeholders and customers to collect, document and iterate through all phases of requirements, design & delivery.

• Adhere to JIRA based project management methods.

• Ability to create & continuously keep documentation up to date.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and above all, you are a team player!

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

Visa will accept applications for this role until at least September 19, 2025.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

* With Bachelors or Minimum 1 year of experience in designing, coding & maintaining enterprise infrastructure solutions in a Python code base, with master's or PhD Minimum 1 year of experience in designing, coding and maintaining enterprise infrastructure solutions in a Python code base.

* Strong understanding of Cybersecurity concepts

* Agentic Design Patterns & Methods - using Generative AI models via function calling, specialized prompting. Comfortable with concepts of Langchain/smith, Crew ai/Camel ai and other GenAI agent & tool-based solutions.

* Linux - Strong Linux and systems engineering knowledge.

* Python - Expert level experience with Python and Python web frameworks.

* Web Front End - Django/Angular/React and/or Java Script experience.

* Independent - no micromanaging here, but you must be able to communicate via continuous documentation, and JIRA Ticketing updates.

* Configuration Management - Experience with Configuration management tools. Such as Git/Ansible/Salt stack/Chef/Puppet/Jenkins etc...

* Hands on experience as SCRUM/Agile process.

* Experience in Project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects. Including CI/CD and tools development.

* Minimum bachelor's degree required from an accredited institution.

* 1 year in Python or other similar development technology.

* Strong customer centric mindset.

* Proactive sense of urgency and 'can do' attitude.

* Strategic thinker who can balance big picture strategy with detailed, flawless execution.

* Financial services and card payments experience is a plus.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Excellent team player.

* CISSP, CISA , SANS GPEN, SANS GXPN, SANS GIAC, SANS GREM,OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional ) is a plus.

* IBM Resilient or Splunk Phantom Experience.

* Security Background in Enterprise systems (Imperva WAF, RiskIQ, Checkpoint/PaloAlto Firewalls, Tufin, OsQuery, Tanium, Cloudflare).

* SOC/Incident Response Experience

* Service Now Experience

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% 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 89,900.00 to 127,150.00 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.