Associate Cybersecurity Engineer - IAM - job 9 of 21

The Associate Cybersecurity Engineer at Visa plays a crucial role in managing and securing digital identities within the IAM team. Responsibilities include governing access to applications and databases, overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes, and managing provisioning and deprovisioning tasks. The engineer will also engage in automating data collection, addressing Dormancy and Rogue access governance, and contributing to unstructured data governance principles.

For the Associate Cybersecurity Engineer position at Visa, candidates should have a foundational understanding of IAM concepts, unstructured data governance, and proficiency in at least one programming language, including Python, Java, or Scala. Familiarity with AI/ML tools and experience using IDEs like VS Code and IntelliJ for debugging and developing application code is also essential.

In the Associate Cybersecurity Engineer role at Visa, AI/ML is leveraged to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and automate tasks such as data collection and governance monitoring. This role requires effective prompt engineering to harness AI/ML assistance tools, improving software development and access management activities.

Visa's approach to zero-trust security principles is to ensure that all access requests are continuously verified and validated, without assuming trust based on location or device. As an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer, you will implement mechanisms to ensure just-in-time access, maintaining strict governance measures for applications and databases, and strategically managing user access throughout their lifecycle.

Essential programming skills for the Associate Cybersecurity Engineer at Visa include proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala. Candidates should have experience developing software applications and an understanding of debugging practices, writing unit test cases, and using AI/ML tools for coding enhancement and automation.

In answering this question, highlight specific IAM initiatives you have undertaken, such as managing access for users and applications, implementing governance structures, and utilizing specific tools or technologies to ensure compliance with security standards.

Discuss approaches such as conducting regular access reviews, identification of unauthorized users, implementing just-in-time access controls, and using automated tools to monitor and manage access effectively.

To answer this, explain your understanding of zero-trust principles, such as continuous verification, minimal privilege access, and strong identity governance. Share examples of how you've applied these principles in previous roles.

Focus on your experiences and projects where you've utilized your programming skills. Highlight specific tasks you achieved with languages like Python, Java, or Scala, especially in the context of automation or software development.

Provide examples showcasing how you have utilized AI/ML tools to enhance your efficiency and accuracy in tasks such as data analysis, threat detection, or automating repetitive tasks in cybersecurity.

Describe a specific challenge related to access management or security governance you've faced and elaborate on your approach to address it, including the results of your efforts.

Discuss key concepts such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, secure access protocols, and the importance of encryption in protecting data and ensuring secure connections between users and applications.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging problems, including steps you follow to identify the root cause of issues and the tools or techniques you leverage to resolve them efficiently.

Outline your strategies for ensuring secure onboarding, such as verifying credentials and access levels, and for offboarding, like revoking access promptly and auditing shared resources to maintain security integrity.

Share specific methods you use to stay current, such as attending workshops, reading industry publications, participating in online forums or groups, and engaging in continuous education opportunities related to cybersecurity and IAM.