Principal Cyber Defense 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 Description Summary: As a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer at PayPal's Cybersecurity Defense Center, you will lead efforts to monitor, respond to, and proactively hunt for security threats, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our incident response capabilities. Your expertise will drive innovation in cyber defense, safeguarding our digital assets and users' data to ensure secure online transactions. Join our dynamic and highly skilled team at the PayPal Cybersecurity Defense Center, where your passion for cybersecurity will make a direct impact on protecting our systems and data. As a member of our team, you'll continuously enhance your skills through ongoing training and professional development, staying at the forefront of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Your contributions will play a crucial role in safeguarding our infrastructure and ensuring the privacy of our customers' information. Together, we will defend against emerging threats and build a resilient security foundation.

**Job Description**:
**Your way to impact**

Take ownership of enhancing our security posture and protecting our infrastructure, systems, and data from cyber threats. Lead strategic security initiatives and large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with PayPal's overall security objectives and business goals. Provide guidance to cross-functional teams, assist in implementing effective security measures, and drive continuous improvement in security operations through process optimization, automation, and integration of security technologies. Cultivate a culture of proactive security, mentor junior team members, and engage in incident response readiness exercises to strengthen our ability to respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents.

**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 maintain 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.
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