Job Description And Responsibilities

As an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer in the IAM Team, you will play a pivotal role in Visa’s global Identity and Access Management (IAM) program—a cornerstone of our cybersecurity strategy. You will focus on implementing, managing, and automating IAM solutions covering the entire identity lifecycle: from provisioning and authentication to privileged access and governance, with a strong emphasis on leveraging AI-driven automation.

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This position is ideal for professionals passionate about IAM domains (Identity Governance & Administration, Privileged Access Management, Authentication & Authorization, and Access Reviews/Certifications) and hands-on experience with leading IAM technologies.

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This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.
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Preferred Qualifications
•2 or more years of work experience.
•1-2 years of hands-on experience in IAM domains: governance, PAM, authentication, access certification, and risk management.
•Proficiency in IAM platforms: SailPoint, ForgeRock, Okta, Beyond Trust, CyberArk, Microsoft Azure AD, or similar.
•Experience with directory services (Active Directory, LDAP) and federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth).
•Strong coding/scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, Java, Shell) for IAM automation and integration.
•Familiarity with AI/ML and Gen AI concepts as applied to IAM use-cases (access analytics, anomaly detection, process automation).
•Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS).
•Experience with IAM auditing, access reviews, and compliance reporting.
•Understanding of Zero Trust, least privilege, and identity-centric security models.
•Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-team collaboration skills.
•Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, or vendor-specific IAM certs) are a plus.
Technical Skills & Experience
•Hands-on administration of PAM solutions (BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Password Safe), including vaulting, session recording, and automation.
•Deep understanding of IGA processes (provisioning/deprovisioning, access certification, SoD).
•Experience in integrating IAM solutions with enterprise applications and cloud platforms.
•Exposure to ITDR (Identity Threat Detection & Response) and AI agents for identity security automation.
•Familiarity with infrastructure management, patching, and vulnerability management in IAM environments.
•Experience with API, microservices, and RESTful integrations for IAM platforms.

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