Associate Cybersecurity Engineer - IAM - job 13 of 21

The Associate Cybersecurity Engineer role at Visa involves managing digital identities and ensuring secure access governance across applications and databases. Key responsibilities include overseeing application enrollments, automating data collection, and handling provisioning and deprovisioning processes. The role also covers governance for Dormancy, Orphan, and Rogue access, along with facilitating onboarding and offboarding procedures.

Candidates for the Associate Cybersecurity Engineer role at Visa should possess a foundational understanding of unstructured data governance. Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, or Scala, is essential. Additionally, familiarity with AI/ML tools and Integrated Development Environments like VS Code and IntelliJ is vital.

Visa integrates AI/ML in the Associate Cybersecurity Engineer position by utilizing assistance tools to enhance code generation and boost daily productivity. The role requires leveraging AI/ML capabilities to streamline tasks and improve efficiency in managing cybersecurity processes.

The Associate Cybersecurity Engineer position at Visa follows a hybrid work model. The exact expectations for office days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager, allowing for a flexible balance between remote work and in-office collaboration.

Essential skills for the Associate Cybersecurity Engineer role at Visa include a strong understanding of IAM concepts, proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala, and familiarity with AI/ML tools. Additionally, experience with IDEs such as VS Code and IntelliJ, and the ability to debug and write unit tests are required.

When answering this question, focus on specific IAM projects you've worked on, detailing your role in access governance, application enrollments, and how you managed provisioning and deprovisioning. Highlight your familiarity with zero-trust principles and any additional IAM technologies you’ve used.

Discuss your experience with programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala. Provide examples of projects where you’ve utilized these languages in an IAM context, or how you’ve automated data collection or developed software applications.

Here, you should explain your grasp of unstructured data governance principles, perhaps citing specific strategies you’ve implemented or how they integrate with overall cybersecurity efforts. Mention any tools or methodologies you’ve applied.

When answering, provide specific examples of challenges you’ve faced while debugging, how you went about solving them, and any debugging techniques you find particularly effective, such as using built-in debugging tools or writing unit tests.

Discuss a specific scenario where you utilized AI/ML tools in a practical manner, such as enhancing productivity or streamlining access management tasks. Focus on the outcome and any measurable improvements resulting from your implementation.

Share strategies you've implemented or are familiar with, such as regular audits, employing just-in-time access principles, or the use of automated monitoring tools to protect against unauthorized access.

Talk about your organizational skills and techniques for prioritizing tasks, such as categorizing applications based on criticality, setting deadlines, and using project management tools to keep track of multiple projects.

Explain the steps you've followed in prior roles when managing onboarding and offboarding, emphasizing the importance of thorough documentation, maintaining security protocols, and minimizing disruptions.

Answer by detailing the foundational concepts of zero-trust security, such as never trusting, always verifying, the principle of least privilege, and continual user verification and access control mechanisms.

Speak about methods you've utilized previously to ensure compliance, such as conducting regular audits, staying informed on regulatory standards, and maintaining documentation to demonstrate adherence to security policies.