Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

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

Job Duties: 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. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance. Work hours are Sunday to Wednesday, 6AM - 4PM, 40 hours per week. 

Minimum 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.

Special Skill Requirements:

Three years of experience in each of the following:

1.           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

2.           Incident Response & Escalation: Demonstrated ability to identify, investigate, and escalate cybersecurity incidents for containment, eradication, and remediation within enterprise environments

3.           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

4.           Endpoint and Network Detection: EDR platforms including Falcon CrowdStrike, and Microsoft Defender for endpoint protection, lateral movement detection, and behavioral analytics

5.           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

6.           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

7.           Security Automation and Scripting: Python, PowerShell, and Bash for automating SOC workflows, enhancing incident response playbooks, and integrating detection and response processes

8.           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

9.           Forensic and Malware Analysis: Performing endpoint triage, basic malware analysis, and forensic investigation to determine root cause and adversary behavior

10.         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

11.         Threat Hunting Operations: Experience developing hypotheses, conducting proactive hunts using telemetry data, and operationalizing intelligence to detect weak signals and unknown threats

12.         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

EOE, including disability/vets.

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: 

Primary Location | Pay Range: 

Austin, TX | Salary: $130,500.00-221,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. 

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Subsidiary:

Travel Percent:

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes.  Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately.  To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. 

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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