Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

@ PayPal

Company Overview

PayPal has revolutionized commerce globally for over 25 years by creating innovative experiences in moving money, selling, and shopping. They empower consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets.

Job Description Summary

The Sr Cybersecurity Engineer acts as a strategic advisor and technical expert. The role assesses cybersecurity risks, advises on controls, and drives security initiatives across business units, serving as a bridge between engineering, product, and risk teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Apply security best practices to enhance systems and protection.
• Partner with internal teams to drive security initiatives.
• Analyze and resolve complex security challenges.
• Influence team decisions and drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers to gather feedback and refine processes.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Conduct risk-based security assessments and lead strategic security initiatives including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response. Translate complex security concepts into actionable business requirements. A minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or risk management is required along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. CISSP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Consulting Mindset: M.A.R.S. Framework

• Mind-map data flows to uncover control gaps.
• Understand business context and threat landscape.
• Employ risk-based decision-making.
• Communicate and implement controls with simplicity.

Work Model & Benefits

PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) along with comprehensive benefits including employee share options, health insurance, and more to support your financial, physical, and mental health.

Key skills/competency

Cybersecurity, risk management, incident response, threat modeling, compliance, cloud security, CISSP, vulnerability management, security assessment, consulting