Associate Cybersecurity Analyst - Applied Cryptography

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This position is for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst in the Applied Cryptography team who will assist in implementation, maintenance, documenting and support of Visa's Encryption Services, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and implemented key management systems and Host Security Modules (HSM) support. This opportunity will provide ongoing training and growth for the incumbent who desires to continually learn and improve.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the maintenance and support of all Enterprise Encryption Services protecting Data at Rest, Data inflight, and Transaction Data.

• Partner with senior members to evaluate upgrades and new products & technologies for the enterprise encryption solutions.

• Proactively identify and recommend process improvement to reduce risk and improve operational efficiency and present complex security subjects to internal work groups and projects

• Document design, installation, and Operations & Maintenance guides

• Assist in audit and compliance related documentations

• Assist and maintain internal inventory of assets

• Implement changes and support end-to-end Visa PKI infrastructure. Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot systems for PKI and HSM data protection systems in accordance with standard procedures and change control policies and procedures

• Support Certificate Management requests as per pre-defined set of procedures and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).

• Resolve problem tickets and assist other staff members as needed

• Monitor and troubleshoot PKI & HSM infrastructure services for problem and failures, providing support and resolutions.

• Support Data Encryption Deployment and Applied Cryptography HSM & Key Management teams

• Provide onsite support of encryption technologies such as general purpose and payment HSMs.

• Support and facilitate the Global Key Custodian Program, PKI Vetter program

• Work with the FIPS 140-2 level 2+ certified Hardware Security Modules, Key Management systems

• Work with multiple database protection functionalities including Native and Transparent Data Encryption as well as operating systems and file systems.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees may be asked to alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in the Applied Cryptography team are expected to alternate onsite coverage to provide team 100% coverage.  At a minimum team members are expected to work from the office three days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and an alternate day based on coverage or need. 

Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
· 2 or more years of work experience
· Be a flexible, self-motivated and results-oriented team player with an attention to meeting tight project timelines and schedules.
· The ability to build relationships to collaborate effectively with other functional areas and understand the operational and cultural issues relevant to achieving superior results
· Familiar with wide range of key management systems, certificate automation solutions, operating systems, security protocols and native and transparent database protection functionalities.
· Cloud security data protection experience
· Understanding and experience with the cryptography fundamentals

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 74,600.00 to 105,500.00 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.