Cyber Defense Intern

**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 Description Summary: Cyber Defense Interns at PayPal play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of PayPal's systems and data. As a Cyber Defense Intern, you will be on the front lines of cybersecurity, contributing to the protection of millions of users and transactions across our diverse range of payment platforms, including PayPal and Subsidiaries.

**Job Description**:
Our internship offerings encompass a wide spectrum within the realm of cybersecurity, ranging from threat analysis and incident response coordination to security tool development and automation of security operations. By joining us, you will embark on a transformative journey of continuous learning and growth, honing your skills within a real-world cybersecurity environment while contributing to PayPal's unwavering commitment to providing a secure and trustworthy platform for our users.

If you possess a drive for excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a fervent desire to make a profound impact in the realm of cybersecurity, we extend an invitation for you to join us as a Cyber Defense Intern at PayPal. Together, we will innovate, safeguard, and shape the future landscape of online payments security on a global scale.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Actively contribute to the implementation of cybersecurity measures and strategies, which may involve tasks related to threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations.
- Analyze security data and metrics to identify anomalies and potential threats, and contribute to the development of tools and processes for efficient security monitoring and analysis.
- Participate in the design and development of security automation and orchestration solutions to streamline security operations tasks.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Knowledge of common security concepts and technologies, including cryptography, network security, access control, and security event analysis.
- Programming knowledge and scripting languages eg. KQL, Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript, HTML
- Cybersecurity knowledge in Web, API domain
- Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset, coupled with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security issues.
- Eagerness to continuously learn and adapt in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, coupled with a strong desire to explore and experiment with new security technologies and methodologies.

**Internship Program Information and Requirements**:

- This is a 5-6 months full time of internship, starting from May 2025 onwards.
- Must currently be pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must reside in the Singapore during the who