Information Security Engineer @ PayPal
placeScottsdale, Arizona, United States
attach_money $120,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 14 hours ago
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Job Details
Overview
The Information Security Engineer at PayPal independently applies security best practices to enhance and optimize systems. This role ensures robust protection and efficiency while aligning security solutions with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives.
- Analyze and resolve security challenges, adapting processes to address complex threats.
- Influence team quality and efficiency through informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with other engineers to gather and incorporate feedback, fostering continuous improvement.
CA Administration
- Issue and revoke certificates per established policies.
- Monitor CA health and performance to ensure reliability.
- Manage CA configurations and policies to comply with security standards.
- Respond to certificate requests efficiently and publish CRLs.
HSM Administration
- Monitor HSM health and performance for optimal operation.
- Manage HSM access controls and user permissions.
- Apply firmware updates and security patches against vulnerabilities.
- Perform key backups, recovery operations, and troubleshoot issues.
CLM Automation
- Develop and maintain scripts for automating certificate lifecycle processes.
- Integrate CLM tools with other systems to streamline workflows.
- Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows for smooth operation.
Incident Response
- Investigate and respond to security incidents affecting certificates and HSMs.
- Mitigate potential damage from security incidents.
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate with teams to integrate certificate services across systems.
- Document processes for PKI and HSM management.
- Participate in security audits to ensure industry compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3+ years relevant experience along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key skills/competency
- Security Best Practices
- CA Administration
- HSM Administration
- CLM Automation
- Incident Response
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Certificate Lifecycle
- Compliance
- Risk Management
How to Get Hired at PayPal
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research PayPal's culture: Study their mission and recent initiatives.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight specific security certifications and experience.
- Emphasize technical skills: Detail CA, HSM, and automation expertise.
- Prepare for interviews: Anticipate scenario-based security questions.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review CA administration procedures.
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Study HSM configuration best practices.
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Practice scripting for automation tasks.
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Understand incident response frameworks.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you resolved a security challenge.
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Explain your collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Share a decision-making example under pressure.
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Discuss how you manage evolving threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
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