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Visa · 8 hours ago

Associate Cybersecurity Engineer, Intern - Security Architecture - Summer 2026

Austin, TX

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$35/hr - $40/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, and they are seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Engineer Intern to support product security architecture. This role involves conducting security architecture reviews, identifying weaknesses in security posture, and developing tools to enhance security automation efforts.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be a product security champion by driving Security Architecture and design/implementation/optimization for Web, API, and Mobile backend applications

Engage in initial requirements definition, including analysis of threats and risks, ensuring alignment with security, engineering, IT, and architecture standards

Conduct and facilitate security reviews, threat modeling, and deep design reviews throughout the development lifecycle

Facilitate tabletop, red-team, and scenario analysis exercises in conjunction with other SMEs and coordinate resolution plans for identified vulnerabilities

Develop security mechanisms to protect applications from attacks across various platforms and technologies, including:

Public cloud environments like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure

Web technologies such as HTTP, SOAP, REST services, AJAX

Databases including MySQL, MS SQL, Couchbase, Cassandra

Programming languages like Java, C, C++, .Net, JavaScript, GoLang

Web Access Management solutions like ForgeRock and custom security frameworks

Automate security tools and processes to enhance security-in-depth, secure transaction processing, and secure coding practices for web and mobile applications

Oversee multiple security projects, services, and functions, providing strategic direction and execution

Identify and analyze system and application vulnerabilities, recommending countermeasures and mitigating controls to reduce risks

Independently develop enterprise-wide security programs with a significant impact on the organization's success

Qualification

Security architecture principlesSecure codingThreat modeling frameworksPenetration testing toolsCloud security principlesProgramming languagesScripting languagesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerProblem-solving skills

Required

Students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, with a graduation date in December 2026-August 2027

Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications that demonstrate professional judgment