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InternFull-timeAPI
Salary Range
$11,016 - $14,904 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
Visa is seeking an Ethical Hacking (Penetration Testing) Specialist to join our Cybersecurity program. This role involves proactively identifying security weaknesses and recommending controls to protect Visa from adversarial threats.
Key Responsibilities
- →Conduct high-risk penetration tests of internally and externally hosted applications globally
- →Provide subject matter expertise in web application, API, or network penetration testing
- →Research and identify vulnerabilities, providing recommended countermeasures
- →Review penetration test results to determine severity and ensure proper remediation
- →Develop accurate and timely reports on findings and proposed remediations
- →Create and automate scripts, tools, and resources to advance ethical hacking capabilities
- →Engage in security research around new and emerging technologies
Requirements
- ✓Expertise in penetration testing methodologies and techniques
- ✓Strong knowledge of web application, API, and network security
- ✓Experience with vulnerability assessment and remediation processes
- ✓Ability to develop and automate security testing tools
- ✓Familiarity with emerging technologies like mobile, cloud, and embedded systems
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About Visa
Visa is a global technology company that operates at the forefront of the payments industry, facilitating electronic funds transfers across the world. Founded in 1958 as BankAmericard and evolving into Visa Inc. in 2007, the company has established itself as a cornerstone of modern financial infrastructure. Headquartered in the United States, Visa provides the technological backbone that enables billions of transactions annually, connecting consumers, businesses, banks, and governments in over 200 countries and territories. Its network, VisaNet, is renowned for its security, reliability, and scalability, processing transactions with speed and precision. Visa offers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions, including credit, debit, prepaid, and commercial products, all designed to enhance the way people and businesses transact. Key features of Visa’s services include advanced security protocols such as tokenization and biometric authentication, global acceptance at millions of merchant locations, and innovative digital payment options like contactless and mobile wallet integrations. The company primarily targets consumers seeking convenient and secure payment methods, merchants aiming to streamline operations and reduce fraud, and financial institutions looking to offer competitive payment products. Visa’s solutions are particularly valuable in the retail, hospitality, and e-commerce sectors, where seamless and secure transactions are critical. Visa holds a dominant position in the global payments industry, processing trillions of dollars in transactions each year and setting industry standards for innovation and security. The company’s notable achievements include pioneering the introduction of credit cards, driving the adoption of contactless payments, and leading initiatives to combat fraud and promote financial inclusion. Visa’s unique value proposition lies in its ability to combine a vast, interconnected network with cutting-edge technology, enabling faster, safer, and more inclusive financial transactions worldwide. Its commitment to sustainability and digital transformation further solidifies its role as a leader in shaping the future of payments.
