Cybersecurity Specialist (Apprentice)

About the position

Visa’s Apprenticeship Program is designed for those with no prior experience interested in receiving hands-on IT training with an organization while also earning a salary. The Cybersecurity Apprenticeship combines classroom training, hands-on mentorship, and real-world projects to help launch a career as a Cybersecurity professional at Visa. Apprentices will begin with a 16-week bootcamp where they will receive full-time classroom-style education that will prepare them for On-the-Job Training (OJT). This period is officially known as Related Technical Instruction (RTI). During the RTI period, Apprentices will be contracted as employees of our Apprenticeship Provider, Apprenti. Upon successful completion of RTI, including satisfactory performance review, employment with Visa will begin. At the conclusion of the year of OJT, those who have successfully completed the program may have the opportunity to be considered for promotion to full-time employment. During OJT, Apprentices will receive hands-on mentorship from leaders within one of the teams within our Cybersecurity organization at Visa, as well as career development workshops to develop professional and buildable skills. Specific assignments will depend upon your skill sets and team needs. By applying for this position, your application is automatically considered across multiple teams. This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site). This apprenticeship is intended for individuals who want to learn and develop entry-level technical and professional skills in software engineering.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Have basic problem-solving skills/analytical mindset
• Must be local and available to work in person in either Ashburn, VA, or Austin, TX
• Not currently enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree program in a related technical field (cybersecurity, software engineering, etc.)
• Interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity in the payments space

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program