Junior Python Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Our requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree (M.S., MBA, JD, MD).
• 2 or more years of work experience.
• 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, leveraged to build AI-enabled workflow automation and actionable insights.
• 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.

Your responsibilities

• Execution & Alignment:
• 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.
• Application Access Governance – Delivery:
• 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.
• AI & Automation:
• 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.
• Engineering Support & Operational Excellence:
• 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.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• 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.
• Configuration Validation:
• Perform manual validation of IAM security configurations for applications that cannot be auto-validated.
• Risk, Compliance & Audit Readiness:
• Maintain IAM-related risk and control documentation as directed by senior team members.
• Assist with audit preparation including evidence collection, providing timely & accurate responses to audit inquiries and assist in identifying and remediating IAM-related findings.
• Learning & Knowledge Sharing:
• Continue to develop technical and IAM domain knowledge through training, certifications, and hands-on practice.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with peers to enhance team capabilities.

About the project

Visa Technology Europe sp. z o.o.