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.
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.
Job Description Summary: As a Cyber Defense Engineer at PayPal's Cybersecurity Defense Center, you'll play a vital role in fortifying our security measures. You'll monitor and respond to security events, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide valuable insights and guidance. Proactively hunting for threats, you'll identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks. Your expertise will contribute to robust incident response capabilities and resilient architectures. Staying informed about emerging threats, you'll drive innovation in cyber defense techniques. By safeguarding our digital assets and users' data, you'll help maintain trust and enable secure online transactions.
Your way to impact: Take ownership of enhancing our security posture and protecting our infrastructure, systems, and data from cyber threats.Provide guidance and recommendations to cross-functional teams, assisting them in implementing effective security measures.Collaborate closely with teams across PayPal, ensuring seamless security experiences and operational efficiency.Drive continuous improvement in security operations by identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and integration of security technologies.Engage in incident response readiness exercises, conducting simulations and tabletop exercises to strengthen PayPal's ability to respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents.Foster a culture of proactive security through knowledge sharing, training sessions, and promoting security awareness across PayPal.Your day to day: Monitor security alerts and events from various sources and respond promptly to security incidents, following the established incident management plan.Collaborate with the security teams to conduct in-depth analysis of security events and incidents, utilizing advanced threat intelligence and security tools.Document and track security incidents, maintaining accurate incident records and providing regular updates to stakeholders.Build and nurture influential partnerships with key stakeholders, acting as a conduit between cybersecurity and cross-functional teams.Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to enhance PayPal's incident response preparedness and identify areas for improvement.Proactively review and refine the incident management plan based on emerging threats and evolving cybersecurity landscape.Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and our business strategy to enable the achievement of cybersecurity objectives.What you need to bring: Demonstrate proven experience in security incident handling and security operations.Possess an in-depth understanding of network protocols, systems, and infrastructure security principles.Exhibit proficiency in analyzing business and employee needs, recommending, and designing end-to-end security solutions.Display strong incident management skills, effectively managing multiple incidents and driving results.Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through continuous monitoring of threat intelligence sources and participation in security communities and forums.Participate in cross-functional security projects and initiatives, providing security expertise and guidance to ensure the secure implementation of new technologies and systems.Possess excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex security concepts effectively.
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