Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

PayPal•Austin, TX

7d•$130,500 - $221,500•Hybrid

About The Position

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, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our 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. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: Job Description: PayPal, Inc. seeks Sr Cybersecurity Engineer in Austin, TX

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a closely related field and 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 to detect and contain sophisticated cyber threats
Three years of experience in Incident Response & Escalation: Demonstrated ability to identify, investigate, and escalate cybersecurity incidents for containment, eradication, and remediation within enterprise environments
Three years of experience in Security Information & Event Management (SIEM): Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, and Google SecOps for log correlation, threat detection, and continuous monitoring
Three years of experience in Endpoint and Network Detection: EDR platforms including Falcon CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender for endpoint protection, lateral movement detection, and behavioral analytics
Three years of experience in Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Experienced in collecting, processing, and analyzing threat data to produce actionable intelligence; applying frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model to support hunting, IR, and engineering teams
Three years of experience in Detection Engineering: Skilled in developing custom detection logic, writing Sigma and YARA rules, building hunt queries, and correlating external intelligence with internal telemetry for early threat identification
Three years of experience in Security Automation and Scripting: Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automating SOC workflows, enhancing incident response playbooks, and integrating detection and response processes
Three years of experience in Cloud Security: Experience securing hybrid and cloud environments, including use of cloud security posture management (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 to determine root cause and adversary behavior
Three years of experience in Compliance and Frameworks: Security and compliance frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, CSA CCM, and ISO 27001, ensuring SOC processes align with organizational standards
Three years of experience in Threat Hunting Operations: Experience developing hypotheses, conducting proactive hunts using telemetry data, and operationalizing intelligence to detect weak signals and unknown threats
Three years of experience in Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional IT, engineering, and threat intelligence teams, improve detection workflows, and communicate findings to both technical and executive audiences

Nice To Haves

Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Responsibilities

Apply cybersecurity best practices to enhance and optimize PayPal’s cyber threat management operations, ensuring effective protection and operational efficiency.
Partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects that strengthen PayPal’s security posture.
Analyze and respond to security alerts, incidents, and threats using established processes and advanced tools.
Participate in incident response readiness exercises and simulations to improve preparedness and efficiency.
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 to enhance incident detection and response capabilities.
Contribute to the review and refinement of incident management procedures based on emerging threats and evolving industry trends.
Maintain current knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and participate in continuous improvement efforts across the organization.