Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer

Visa’s Cyber Security organization is expanding its Global Application Access Governance (AAG) program and is seeking an experienced IAM Engineer to join its Warsaw-based Center of Excellence. This role reports to the local IAM Director and works closely with global IAM leadership to deliver advanced, AI-driven identity governance solutions enhancing security and operational efficiency across Visa’s global environment.

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years with an Advanced degree or 0 years with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years specializing in Identity & Access Management.
• 3+ years in a technical team-lead or senior engineering role within IAM.
• Strong knowledge of IAM frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Zero-Trust) and tools (SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Azure AD).
• Solid understanding of authentication/authorization architectures, cloud IAM, and API security.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, PowerShell, Java) and data analytics.
• Experience implementing AI/ML or automation in IAM processes.
• Strong English communication skills; Polish is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP.

Strategic Execution & Alignment:

• Act as a key technical liaison between the Warsaw IAM team and the global AAG program, ensuring local deliverables align with the global roadmap and security strategy.
• Contribute to multi-year implementation plans incorporating Zero-Trust principles, regulatory requirements, and AI/ML-driven enhancements.

Application Access Governance – Delivery & Oversight:

• Lead technical execution of onboarding applications and components into IAM governance aligned with authentication and authorization models.
• Track and report KPIs, KRIs, SLAs, and OKRs, providing actionable insights to IAM leadership.
• Utilize analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python) to identify access-risk patterns and propose improvements.
• Support IAM control enforcement, resolve exceptions, and drive process improvements with IAM Director and global Cyber IAM teams.

AI & Automation:

• Develop and implement AI/ML and automation solutions to streamline IAM workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Support junior engineers in building and maintaining AI models for IAM control gaps detection and process optimization.
• Collaborate with IAM technology teams to prototype and deploy automation capabilities.

Engineering, Operational Excellence & Support:

• Lead a team or workstream of IAM engineers and analysts to improve and maintain access governance controls.
• Implement automation for compliance reporting, IAM control validation, and evidence collection.
• Provide high-level technical support for IAM-related requests and incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and timely resolution.

Stakeholder & Change Management:

• Collaborate with Application Development and business teams to integrate IAM controls and security into new initiatives.
• Support IAM adoption and change management activities to minimize business disruption during rollouts.

Manual IAM Configuration Validation:

• Perform manual validation of IAM security configurations for applications that cannot be auto validated, ensuring alignment with security and compliance requirements.

Risk, Compliance & Audit Readiness:

• Maintain IAM-related risk and control documentation in line with SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and other standards.
• Assist in audit preparation and evidence collection, partnering with the IAM Director to manage remediation efforts.

Team Development & Mentoring:

• Mentor junior IAM engineers and analysts, providing technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Promote continuous learning through training, certifications, and hands-on experimentation with emerging IAM, AI/ML, and cloud-security technologies.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Visa considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.