Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, M&A Automation

Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, M&A Automation Join to apply for the Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, M&A Automation role at Jobright.ai Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, M&A Automation Join to apply for the Junior Cybersecurity Engineer, M&A Automation role at Jobright.ai Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, dedicated to secure and innovative payment solutions. The Cybersecurity Engineer within the M&A Team will focus on deploying security infrastructure, managing incident responses, and ensuring the security of mergers and acquisitions through advanced cybersecurity practices. Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain security infrastructure: IDS, FIM, WAF, SASE, firewalls, web proxies, vulnerability scanners
• Implement cloud security controls and automate security workflows
• Develop SIEM correlation rules, dashboards, and alerts to detect cyber-attacks
• Manage IAM solutions including Active Directory, SSO, and MFA
• Apply expertise in network protocols and DDoS mitigation
• Collaborate across cybersecurity and engineering teams to meet business requirements
• Monitor and triage security alerts via SIEM, escalating and documenting incidents per operational procedures
• Analyze sensor data (AV, IDS, Windows events, web proxy logs) to establish context and eliminate false positives
• Contain and mitigate threats using approved incident response methodologies
• Support time-critical investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Operationalize threat intelligence from internal and external sources
• Identify emerging threats, trends, and technologies impacting business security
• Provide feedback to enhance detection capabilities and security posture
• Respond to security incident reports via multiple communication channels

Qualifications: Required: • 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experience Preferred:

• 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GCED, GCFA, CySA+)
• Enterprise-level incident response and security operations experience
• Hands-on cybersecurity incident handling with associated IR tools
• Proficiency with security tools: SIEM, AV, WAF, IDS, Netflow, packet analyzers, EDR
• Deep knowledge of malware families and network attack vectors
• Strong TCP/IP, networking, and packet analysis skills
• Operating systems, network services, and application security knowledge
• OWASP Top 10 and DDoS mitigation strategies
• Cloud security best practices and multi-tenant SaaS environments
• Regulatory framework knowledge (PCI DSS, ISO27001, ISAE3402)
• DevSecOps, CI/CD, containerization, and automation experience
• Strong interest and experience in AI/ML for cybersecurity applications (professional, academic, or personal projects)
• Programming and scripting proficiency for security automation
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms, frameworks, and AI models in security contexts
• Experience with LLMs for threat analysis, automation, or security workflows (preferred)
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with tenacity and resilience
• Strong communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences
• Leadership and interpersonal skills to build credibility and influence peers

Company: Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world. Founded in 1958, the company is headquartered in Foster City, California, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. Visa has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobright.ai by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Cyber Security Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area . Austin, TX $145,000.00-$185,000.00 3 weeks ago Austin, TX $68,000.00-$70,000.00 1 week ago Information Assurance Senior Cyber Security Analyst Senior Cybersecurity SIEM Engineer (Remote) Austin, TX $120,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Austin, TX $65,000.00-$68,000.00 3 weeks ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 5 days ago Austin, TX $116,500.00-$164,500.00 2 days ago Cybersecurity Engineer | Directory Services - Entra ID (Azure AD) - Remote Austin, TX $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Austin, TX $90,000.00-$150,000.00 2 months ago Austin, TX $100,500.00-$173,250.00 5 days ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 1 month ago Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area $170,000.00-$205,000.00 5 days ago Austin, TX $50,000.00-$70,000.00 1 day ago Austin, TX $116,500.00-$164,500.00 2 days ago Application Security Architect / R-10057445 Austin, TX $123,000.00-$176,000.00 2 weeks ago Sr Security Operations Center - SOC Analyst L3 Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobright.ai