Visa · 1 day ago
Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC(Incident Response)
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, dedicated to maintaining a secure payments network. The role involves managing cybersecurity incidents, performing deep-dive analyses, and mentoring junior analysts to enhance Visa's incident response capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Manage and address cybersecurity incidents through all stages, including identification, containment, and eradication
Perform deep-dive analysis on systems, accounts, and networks to identify the root cause and impact of incidents
Act as an engagement point for broader technology teams, including Cyber Defense and Engineering
Perform proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential threats before they can cause harm
Develop and refine detection rules to improve the identification and response to security incidents
Provide detailed reports and documentation of incidents and response actions
Conduct quality control of the work performed by analysts to ensure accuracy and thoroughness
Mentor and train junior analysts in advanced incident response techniques, tactics, and procedures
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks to ensure standardized and efficient response processes
Contribute to identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance security incident response processes
Implement process automation to streamline incident response workflows and improve efficiency
Support and manage cybersecurity projects to enhance overall security posture
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience
Manage and address cybersecurity incidents through all stages, including identification, containment, and eradication
Perform deep-dive analysis on systems, accounts, and networks to identify the root cause and impact of incidents
Act as an engagement point for broader technology teams, including Cyber Defense and Engineering
Perform proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate potential threats before they can cause harm
Develop and refine detection rules to improve the identification and response to security incidents
Provide detailed reports and documentation of incidents and response actions
Conduct quality control of the work performed by analysts to ensure accuracy and thoroughness
Mentor and train junior analysts in advanced incident response techniques, tactics, and procedures
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks to ensure standardized and efficient response processes
Contribute to identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance security incident response processes
Implement process automation to streamline incident response workflows and improve efficiency
Support and manage cybersecurity projects to enhance overall security posture
Preferred
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
University Recruiting: MBA/ PhD without experience
Proven subject matter expertise in relevant areas, such as incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, web application security or security engineering
3+ years of Security Operations Center (SOC) work experience with a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience related to Cybersecurity, Incident Response or information security
Experience working in an enterprise-level incident response team or security operations center
Relevant security-related certifications a plus: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GCFA, CySA+
Demonstrated expertise in areas like incident response, intrusion and malware analysis, web application security, or security engineering
Extensive understanding of malware types and network attack methods
Strong grasp of TCP/IP, packet analysis, routing, and network security
Extensive expertise in operating systems (Windows and Linux), as well as network services and applications
Direct experience in handling cyber security incidents and associated incident response tools
Strong working knowledge of common security tools such as SIEM, AV, WAF, IDS, Netflow, Packet Analyzer and Endpoint Detection & Response tools
Understanding of web application security vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, SQL injection, denial-of-service attacks, and API attacks
Good understanding of Web Application Security risks
Excellent understanding of DDoS techniques and mitigation mechanisms
Display great problem-solving skills, with tenacity and resilience to resolve issues
Excellent communication and presentation skills with proven skill in presenting analytical data effectively to varied audiences
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a peer
Strong understanding of cloud technologies and related security best practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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TNB Financial Services
2016-09-10Post Ipo Equity
2008-03-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan McInerney
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Suh
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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