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About the Role

PayPal is seeking a Sr Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance and optimize cyber threat management operations, ensuring effective protection and operational efficiency. This role involves partnering with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects that strengthen PayPal’s security posture.

Responsibilities

• Apply cybersecurity best practices to enhance and optimize PayPal’s cyber threat management operations.
• Partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Analyze and respond to security alerts, incidents, and threats using established processes and advanced tools.
• Participate in incident response readiness exercises and simulations.
• Collaborate with security and engineering teams to assess security events, document findings, and implement process improvements.
• Support management and optimization of cybersecurity tools and automation systems.
• Contribute to the review and refinement of incident management procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related cybersecurity or information security occupation.
• Three years of experience in Threat Analysis: Analyzing SIEM and EDR alerts, triaging security events, performing log and packet analysis, and correlating threat intelligence.
• Three years of experience in Incident Response & Escalation: Identifying, investigating, and escalating cybersecurity incidents.
• Three years of experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, and Google SecOps.
• Three years of experience with EDR platforms including Falcon CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender.
• Three years of experience in Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Collecting, processing, and analyzing threat data; applying frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model.
• Three years of experience in Detection Engineering: Developing custom detection logic, writing Sigma and YARA rules, building hunt queries.
• Three years of experience in Security Automation and Scripting: Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Three years of experience in Cloud Security: Securing hybrid and cloud environments, including use of CSPM tools such as WIZ, IAM configuration, and analysis of native cloud telemetry.
• Three years of experience in Forensic and Malware Analysis: Performing endpoint triage, basic malware analysis, and forensic investigation.
• Three years of experience with Security and compliance frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, CSA CCM, and ISO 27001.
• Three years of experience in Threat Hunting Operations: Developing hypotheses, conducting proactive hunts, and operationalizing intelligence.
• Three years of experience in Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating findings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• SIEM platforms (Splunk, Google SecOps)
• EDR platforms (Falcon CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender)
• MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Diamond Model
• Sigma rules
• YARA rules
• Python
• PowerShell
• Bash
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools (WIZ)
• NIST CSF
• NIST 800-53
• CIS Controls
• CSA CCM
• ISO 27001

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Partial telecommuting permitted
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 3 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a closely related field

Salary/Compensations

• $130,500.00-221,500.00 per annum

Benefits

• Comprehensive, choice-based programs to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
• Generous paid time off
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Resources to create financial security
• Support for mental health

About the Company

• PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years.
• Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure.
• Empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
• Operates a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers.
• Helps merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person.
• Offers proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants.
• Provides customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds.
• Enables consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources.
• Offers an end-to-end payments solution for merchants that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts.
• Helps merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk.
• Enables consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach.
• Core values: Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.
• Believes in working together as one global team with customers at the center.
• Strives to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging.
• Proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve.
• Mission to revolutionize commerce globally.
• Driving company, industry, and society forward with vision and velocity.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE, including disability/vets.
• PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.