Information Security Engineer

PayPal • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The position involves independently applying security best practices to enhance and optimize systems, ensuring robust protection and efficiency. The role requires an understanding of aligning security solutions with business objectives. The candidate will partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives, contribute to cross-functional projects, and occasionally co-lead efforts to strengthen the security posture of the organization. Responsibilities include analyzing and resolving security challenges by adapting standard processes and exploring alternative approaches to address complex threats. The candidate will influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team through informed decision-making, potentially impacting other teams. Collaboration with other engineers is essential to gather and incorporate feedback, driving continuous improvements in security processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience in security or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Knowledge of security best practices and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply security best practices to enhance and optimize systems.
• Partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Analyze and resolve security challenges by adapting standard processes and exploring alternative approaches.
• Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team through informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with other engineers to gather and incorporate feedback for continuous improvements in security processes.
• Manage CA Administration including issuing and revoking certificates, monitoring CA health, and managing CA configurations.
• Monitor HSM health and performance, manage access controls, and apply firmware updates.
• Develop and maintain scripts for automating certificate lifecycle processes.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents related to certificates and HSMs.
• Document processes and procedures for PKI and HSM management and participate in security audits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees