Junior Python Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

• Bachelor’s degree OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree (M.S., MBA, JD, MD).
• Deep expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM) frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Proven track record of leading IAM initiatives, driving AI-powered automation from design through deployment.
• Strong grasp of application architecture, authentication, and authorization models.
• Advanced data-analytics and scripting skills in Excel, Python, PowerShell, and C.
• Hands-on experience applying AI and GenAI technologies to IAM solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on AI-driven use cases.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• Industry certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM) preferred.
• Solid knowledge of compliance standards and regulations such as GDPR, SOX, and HIPAA.
• Practical experience with leading IAM platforms (SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, Password Safe, Microsoft Azure AD), including AI integrations.

• Collaborate with the Warsaw IAM team and the global AAG program to ensure local deliverables align with the global IAM AAG roadmap and security requirements.
• Collaborate with IAM engineers and analysts to implement Zero-Trust principles, regulatory requirements, and AI/ML-driven enhancements.
• Onboard applications and components into IAM governance as aligned with their authentication and authorization models, ensuring compliance with the respective IAM controls and Technical Security Requirements.
• Use analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Python) to assist in identifying access-risk patterns and recommending improvements.
• Enforce IAM controls, resolve exceptions, and support process improvements under the guidance of senior team members.
• Develop scripts and workflows to automate IAM tasks, reducing manual effort.
• Assist in building and maintaining AI/ML models for IAM control/process gap detection and process optimization.
• Work with the IAM technology team to test and deploy automation solutions.
• Ensure continuous enforcement of IAM controls along with continuous improvement of IAM access governance controls.
• Automate compliance reporting, IAM control validation, and evidence collection.
• Provide technical support for IAM-related requests and incidents, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Partner with Application Development and Business teams to integrate IAM processes and controls into newly on-boarded application and other initiatives.
• Support change management activities to ensure smooth adoption of new IAM processes and tools.
• Perform manual validation of IAM security configurations for applications that cannot be auto-validated.
• Maintain IAM-related risk and control documentation as directed by senior team members.

This role qualifies for Autorskie Koszty Uzyskania Przychodu (KUP), in accordance with applicable Polish tax regulations. Eligible employees may benefit from preferential tax treatment on income derived from the creation of intellectual property, subject to meeting statutory criteria.