Sr Cybersecurity Engineer at PayPal

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Security Frameworks, Cloud Security, Identity And Access Management, Secure Software Development, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Third-Party Risk Assessments, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Influence, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Security Assessments, Continuous Improvement, Cultural Change

Industry

Software Development

Description

Independently apply security best practices to enhance and optimize systems, ensuring robust protection and efficiency, while beginning to understand and align security solutions with business objectives. Partner with peers and internal teams to drive security initiatives, contribute to cross-functional projects, and at times co-lead efforts to strengthen security posture. Analyze and resolve security challenges by adapting standard processes and exploring alternative approaches to address complex threats. Influence the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team through informed decision-making, with a potential impact on other teams. Collaborate with other engineers to gather and incorporate feedback, driving continuous improvements in security processes. Conduct dynamic, cybersecurity and technology risk-based security assessments tailored to business use cases and data flows Lead and advise on security strategies aligned with business objectives, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response Translate complex security concepts into actionable business requirements and communicate them effectively to stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, architecture, compliance, legal, fraud, identity) to ensure security is integrated into product and operational decisions Drive cultural change by influencing business leaders to prioritize customer trust and security as differentiators. Participate in forums and governance structures to improve visibility and reporting of security risks and incidents. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or related fields. Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO), cloud security, identity and access management, and secure software development. Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, and third-party risk assessments. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence senior stakeholders. CISSP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently apply security best practices to enhance systems and align security solutions with business objectives. Collaborate with internal teams to drive security initiatives and resolve security challenges.