Sr Manager, Threat Detection Engineering
About The Position
PayPal's Threat Detection Engineering (TDE) team sits at the center of our cybersecurity defense capability — translating adversary intelligence into high-confidence detections that protect hundreds of millions of customers and the world's largest FinTech platform. We're looking for a Senior Manager to lead this team through an ambitious transformation to an AI-enabled, threat-led detection discipline. You will lead a high-performing team of detection engineers, SOAR developers, and platform engineers. You'll have access to an industry-leading security stack and a mandate to push the boundaries of what detection engineering can be.
Requirements
- 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience leading others
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in an engineering management role
- Experience managing detection or SOC engineering teams in an enterprise or high-scale financial services environment
- Exposure to purple team programs and offensive security collaboration
- Familiarity with risk-based alerting (RBA), case management platforms, and telemetry pipeline design
Responsibilities
- Recognized as a cyber threat management expert, independently resolving the most complex challenges, and providing strategic direction on problem resolution across the security domain.
- Define methods and procedures for new or special assignments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives that align with business needs and objectives.
- Lead complex, high-impact security projects of diverse scope, applying an in-depth understanding of business trends and security challenges to develop innovative solutions that strengthen threat management and overall security posture.
- Possess a keen awareness of the broader impact of decisions, with initiatives often leading to enterprise-wide improvements that enhance security practices, operational efficiency and organizational resilience.
- Lead a cyber threat management team; set clear priorities and define actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Guide team members through complex challenges, fostering their growth and development while maintaining a focus on high-impact results.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Resources to create financial security
- Support your mental health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
