Associate Cybersecurity Analyst
Visa · Highlands Ranch, CO
- On site
- Full-time
- $129,300 / year
- Highlands Ranch, CO
Job highlights
- Support encryption services and PKI infrastructure.
- Assist with key management and HSM support.
- Evaluate new security technologies and products.
- Document security systems and procedures.
- Resolve security incidents and tickets.
About the role
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you’ll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Job Description
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 guide
- 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. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least April 8, 2026.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, OR 3+ years of relevant work experience
- 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
- Authorization to work in the U.S. Our preference is not to sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position.
- U.S. Applicants Only
The estimated salary range for this position is $83,100.00 to $129,300.00 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.
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 protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Associate Cybersecurity Analyst
- Encryption Services
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Key Management Systems
- Host Security Modules (HSM)
- Cryptography
- Data Protection
- Security Protocols
- Compliance
Skills & topics
- Associate Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity
- Encryption Services
- Public Key Infrastructure
- PKI
- Key Management Systems
- HSM
- Cryptography
- Data Protection
- Visa
- Security Analyst
- Information Security
- Network Security
- Compliance
- FIPS 140-2
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with encryption, PKI, HSMs, and cryptography relevant to Visa's Associate Cybersecurity Analyst role.
- Showcase collaboration skills: Emphasize your ability to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency: Clearly list your familiarity with key management systems, operating systems, and security protocols.
- Prepare for hybrid work: Understand Visa's hybrid policy and be ready to discuss your approach to in-office collaboration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at Visa?
- As an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at Visa, you will primarily assist in the implementation, maintenance, documentation, and support of Visa's Encryption Services, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), key management systems, and Host Security Modules (HSM). You'll also be involved in evaluating new technologies, process improvements, and compliance-related documentation.
- What educational background or experience is required for this Associate Cybersecurity Analyst role at Visa?
- Visa requires a Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of relevant work experience for this Associate Cybersecurity Analyst position. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of experience, strong teamwork, familiarity with key management systems, cryptography, and cloud security data protection.
- Is this Associate Cybersecurity Analyst position remote, hybrid, or on-site at Visa?
- This is a hybrid position at Visa. While the exact expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager, Visa requires at least 3 days in the office per week.
- What kind of technologies will I work with as an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at Visa?
- You will work with a variety of critical security technologies including FIPS 140-2 level 2+ certified Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management systems, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and database protection functionalities like Native and Transparent Data Encryption.
- Does Visa sponsor work visas for the Associate Cybersecurity Analyst position?
- Visa's preference is not to sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this Associate Cybersecurity Analyst position. They are looking for individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
- What is the salary range for the Associate Cybersecurity Analyst role at Visa?
- The estimated annual salary range for this Associate Cybersecurity Analyst position at Visa is between $83,100.00 and $129,300.00 USD. This may vary based on factors like skills, experience, and location, and may include potential sales incentives, bonus, and equity.
- What are the career growth opportunities for an Associate Cybersecurity Analyst at Visa?
- Visa offers ongoing training and growth opportunities for this role. The position is designed for individuals who desire to continually learn and improve their skills in applied cryptography and cybersecurity.