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Visa’s Corporate IT group has embarked on a major transformational journey. We will not follow the 'traditional' IT playbook of simply purchasing off the shelf solutions and stitching them together. We are transforming ourselves into a true engineering organization where we put customer experience first, create highly leveraged platforms with a heavy emphasis on operational excellence such as ensuring our platforms and services are unbreakable. Where we choose to continue with packaged software we will invent our way around their limitations such as poor UI or scale.

Essential Functions

Lead the development and launch of the global End User Technology strategy from concept to delivery with a focus on new technologies particularly open extensible platforms.
Development and management of the teams to manage the demands from projects and technology upgrades including near term direction for global vendor strategy, technology strategy and global alignment of networks.
Oversee all phases of operations and technology projects including budgeting, planning, implementation, maintenance, administration, construction, staffing and logistics.
Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to grow and mentor a high performing team.
Direct the continuous and secure operation, administration and maintenance of the corporate computing and networking infrastructure, including development of Risk Management, Identity/Access Management, Information Security and Privacy, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
Analyze, automate, monitor and ensure the resiliency of the corporate landscape.
Drive organizational transformations along dimensions such as deep partnerships and agile collaboration with business, fostering a culture that encourages innovation.
Drive technical architecture and infrastructure planning as well as system hardware and software engineering activities.
Ensure that Information Security and risk management are embedded within the culture requiring continuous improvement to a complex set of functions to coordinate security and compliance risks related to information systems and assets.
Ensure that the End User operations are conducted according to corporate standards, and in compliance with external standards as defined in company objectives (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, ISO27001/27002 and similar).
Establish standards and governance in future acquisitions to mitigate risk and maximize technology stability.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

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What You Should Know About Chief Systems Engineer , Visa

Are you ready to take on the role of Chief Systems Engineer at Visa in Austin? We're not just looking for someone to follow traditional IT practices; we want an innovator who can lead our transformation into a forward-thinking engineering organization. Your mission will be to design and launch our global End User Technology strategy, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and open extensible platforms. As you build and guide your talented team, you'll ensure they're ready to tackle project demands and technology upgrades while linking up global vendor strategies and networks seamlessly. This role is all about overseeing operations and technology initiatives, from budgeting to implementation and beyond. You'll develop key plans in Risk Management, Information Security, and Business Continuity to keep our infrastructure robust and secure. Your leadership will be pivotal in creating a culture of deep partnerships and agile collaboration, pushing boundaries in innovation. We want to make sure our End User operations meet corporate standards and comply with external regulations, so your expertise in maintaining high standards will be crucial. This hybrid position allows flexibility, so you can balance working from home and our vibrant office. Join us in shaping the future of technology at Visa, and let’s redefine what’s possible together!

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What are the key responsibilities of the Chief Systems Engineer position at Visa?

The Chief Systems Engineer at Visa will lead the development of the global End User Technology strategy, overseeing operations from budgeting to implementation. Key responsibilities include managing teams for project demands, ensuring the continuous operation of the network infrastructure, and driving innovations in technology adoption and risk management.