Remote Database Security Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer - Cloud is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security controls that protect cloudnative platforms and workloads across public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). The role partners closely with engineering, DevOps, and architecture teams to ensure cloud services are secure by design, compliant with regulatory requirements, and resilient at scale.

This position combines handson engineering, security architecture, and riskbased decisionmaking within complex, distributed, and regulated environments.

In addition to cloud security responsibilities, this role provides security oversight and engineering support for AIenabled capabilities used across the Pismo platform. The engineer ensures that adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) is aligned with Visa security controls, Pismo dataprotection principles, and global regulatory expectations.

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 2+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelors degree, OR 5+ years of relevant work experiencePreferred Qualifications 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with handson responsibility for cloud or platform security. Demonstrated experience securing production workloads across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP). Experience operating in regulated or highavailability environments is strongly preferred. Multicloud Security Expertise (Core Requirement)Proven ability to design, review, and implement security controls across multicloud environments, including: Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), leastprivilege access, and workload identity Network segmentation, servicetoservice authentication, and mTLS Cloud encryption models and key management (KMS, HSM, certificate authorities) Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and misconfiguration detection. Understanding of cloudnative logging, monitoring, and detection capabilities Infrastructure, Container & Platform SecurityHandson experience securing: Kubernetes and container platforms Container image scanning and runtime security InfrastructureasCode (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) Ability to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines and platform guardrails. Familiarity with configurationdrift detection and continuous compliance. Application & Data ProtectionStrong understanding of: API security (OAuth/OIDC, tokenbased auth) Applicationlevel encryption, tokenization, and hashing Data protection across storage, database, and filesystem layers Ability to support secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) practices, including SAST, SCA, and SBOMRisk, Compliance & Governance: Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, or NIST. Ability to translate security findings into riskbased recommendations for engineering and leadership. Experience partnering with architecture, risk, and compliance teamsTools, Technologies & Certifications (Preferred): Experience with cloudsecurity tooling (e.g., CSPM, container security, IAM platforms).Cloud or security certifications are preferred but not mandatory, including: CCSK / CCSP AWS, Azure, or GCP Security certifications CISSP or equivalent Continuous learning mindset aligned with evolving multicloud security practices. Deep Knowledge of LLM Platforms (Mandatory)Demonstrated handson and architectural knowledge of enterprisegrade AI and LLM platforms, including: Anthropic Claude OpenAI (ChatGPT, GPT APIs, enterprise offerings) Comparable LLM providers and managed AI servicesThis includes understanding: Platform security models and sharedresponsibility boundaries APIbased consumption vs managed SaaS usage Enterprise controls for data handling, logging, and access enforcement

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this positionis $123,700.00 to $ 191,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.