Sr Manager Data Protection jobs at Paypal in United States, Scottsdale

Essential Responsibilities:

• Recognized as a security expert, independently resolving the most complex security challenges and providing strategic direction on problem resolution across the security domain.
• Define methods and procedures for new or special assignments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive security initiatives that align with business needs and objectives.
• Lead complex, high-impact security projects of diverse scope, applying an in-depth understanding of business trends and security challenges to develop innovative solutions.
• Possess a keen awareness of the broader impact of decisions, with initiatives often leading to enterprise-wide improvements that enhance security practices and operational efficiency.
• Lead a security engineering team; set clear priorities and define actionable plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Guide team members through complex challenges, fostering their growth and development while maintaining a focus on high-impact results.

Expected Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading others

Key Responsibilities

• Lead PayPal’s Data Protection Strategy across GCP, aligning policies, standards, and controls with global security, privacy, and compliance goals.
• Design and deliver protection solutions at scale data delivering protection solutions across cloud, on-prem, and SaaS ecosystems using industry-leading technologies for data discovery, classification, encryption, and policy enforcement, integrating DLP and governance tools to ensure consistent protection across platforms.
• Drive data discovery, tagging, and classification initiatives to ensure consistent sensitivity labeling and access enforcement.
• Establish and enhance data protection processes and governance frameworks , including policy lifecycle management, exception handling, and continuous control improvement.
• Promote data minimization through profiling, reduction, and anonymization of sensitive datasets.
• Partner cross-functionally with Privacy, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to embed protection-by-design principles in PayPal products and platforms.
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud security and data protection professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Drive process standardization and automation for data protection operations, from classification workflows to incident response, remediation, and audit readiness.
• Measure and report effectiveness of data protection controls and programs through KPIs, maturity assessments, and continuous improvement cycles.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to embed data protection requirements into CI/CD pipelines, service delivery models, and platform change processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Information Security, including 5+ years in Cloud or Data Protection.
• Deep, hands-on experience with security tools , including a variety of DLP tools, Data-at-Rest scanning, data tagging, and Data Catalog .
• Proven track record of implementing data protection or DLP at enterprise scale.
• Experience with DevSecOps andInfrastructure-as-Code(Terraform, GitHub Actions).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Skills

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on technical mindset.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for cross-functional alignment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Experience implementing
  Data Protection as a Service

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Expected Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain L7 routing components and related infrastructure services
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following established engineering standards
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving team development practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participating in on-call rotation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate routing solutions with broader platform services
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Identify opportunities for technical improvements and implement solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Technical Execution

• Develop and maintain L7 routing solutions with focus on performance, reliability, and scalability
• Implement features and improvements aligned with architectural decisions and team priorities
• Participate in system design discussions and provide technical input

Collaboration & Communication

• Work effectively with Technical Lead and team members to deliver projects on schedule
• Communicate technical challenges and solutions clearly to stakeholders
• Participate in team ceremonies including planning, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Quality & Operations

• Write comprehensive tests and maintain high code quality standards
• Monitor system performance and respond to operational issues
• Contribute to improving observability and operational excellence

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
• 8+ years of backend development experience with demonstrated growth in technical capabilities
• Experience working on production systems at scale

Core Technical Skills

• Programming : Strong proficiency in Golang with understanding of concurrent programming and performance considerations
• System Design : Solid understanding of backend system design principles including HTTP, REST, and microservices architecture
• L7 Routing & Proxies : Experience with web and reverse proxies (Nginx, Apache, HAProxy) and L7 routing concepts
• Containerization : Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Infrastructure & Operations

• Cloud Platforms : Experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• CI/CD : Familiarity with continuousintegration/deploymentpipelines
• Monitoring : Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Splunk
• Production Support : Experience troubleshooting production systems and participating in incident response

Development Practices

• Version Control : Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Code Quality : Strong commitment to code reviews, testing, and documentation
• Problem Solving : Ability to debug complex issues and implement effective solutions

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with traffic management, HTTP Protocol, and load balancing strategies
• Understanding of security best practices for routing infrastructure
• Experience with API gateway solutions (Apigee)
• Experience with high-availability systems and disaster recovery
• Contributions to open-source projects

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Job Description:

Job Duties: Lead the modeling and mapping of the Enterprise Data Model (EDM) for various adjacencies and handle end-to-end coding, script validation, bug fixes, and unit testing. Develop and document solutions of medium to high complexity to meet end-user requirements. Translate business requirements into technical solutions for data platforms and address data quality and integrity issues through validation, profiling, and cleansing. Coordinate with internal teams and customers for solution launches and ensure proper training and communication while measuring and documenting the results of implemented solutions. Query across multiple databases (AWS, MySQL, MongoDB, Snowflake) and script using Shell and Python. Analyze the current state of implementations to ensure that changes are well understood by clients and project teams. Perform data reconciliation against source systems using various platforms including Google Cloud, BigQuery, Redshift and MS SQL Server. Facilitate technical discussions for product development and demonstrate proficiency with analytics tools and coding necessary for prototype and requirements documentation. Conduct unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) and manage incidents and tickets through Jira. Manage project delivery, support user requests, and lead significant initiatives such as the Venmo Snowflake to BigQuery migration for Data Warehouse and Data Lake consolidation. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by troubleshooting and resolving complex data issues efficiently. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related quantitative discipline plus three (3) years of experience in the job offered or three (3) years of experience in the field of business systems analytics or program analytics or Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related quantitative discipline plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of business systems analytics or program analytics.

Special Skill Requirements:

• Data modeling and Data mapping of the Enterprise Data Model (3 years)

• Big Data – Hadoop, Hive, HBase, Spark (2 years)

• Google Cloud – BigQuery (1 year)

• SQL (2 years)

• MySQL (3 years)

• Tableau (2 years)

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

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Expected Qualifications:

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

What You'll Do

• Gateway Platform Deployment: Design, implement, and operationalize API Gateway on the cloud and for on-premises environments
• Develop Custom Capabilities: Design and build custom extensions to meet complex business requirements
• Drive Cloud Architecture: Architect scalable, resilient API gateway solutions leveraging GCP services (GKE, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Armor, etc.) and multi-cloud capabilities
• Own Technical Delivery: Independently manage complex project deliverables from design through production deployment with minimal oversight
• Innovate and Optimize: Drive innovation through rapid prototyping, performance optimization, and best-practice implementation for API management at scale
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with product managers, platform teams, and stakeholders to define technical direction and prioritize platform capabilities
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical API infrastructure
• Elevate Engineering Standards: Lead design and code reviews, mentor team members, and champion engineering best practices

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with proven technical leadership
• Excellent programming skills in Java
• Expert-level GCP knowledge: GKE, networking, IAM, Cloud Functions, service mesh integration
• Strong API Gateway platform experience including API proxy development, policy configuration, traffic management, and platform operations; Apigee experience strongly preferred
• API Gateway extensibility: Proven experience developing custom plugins, extensions, or middleware to extend platform capabilities beyond out-of-the-box features
• Deep understanding of API management concepts: traffic management, security policies, rate limiting, OAuth/JWT, API analytics
• Proven track record building resilient, high-performance backend systems (REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems)
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and containerization (Docker)
• Experience withinfrastructure-as-code(Terraform)
• Self-starter who thrives with autonomy and can drive initiatives with minimal guidance

Preferred:

• Multi-cloud experience (GCP. AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Harness preferred)
• Familiarity withmonitoring/observabilitytools (Datadog, OpenTelemetry, Splunk, Apigee Analytics)
• Strong understanding of web proxies and L7 routing (Nginx, Traefik)
• Background in large-scale platform migrations
• Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio and Consul Connect

What Sets You Apart

• Thought leadership: You don't just implement—you shape technical direction and influence architectural decisions
• Ownership mindset: You see projects through from concept to production, taking accountability for outcomes
• Adaptability: You quickly learn new technologies and pivot as business needs evolve
• Communication: You articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and build consensus across teams

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Scope: The project & program responsibilities are focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system from design to release for customers.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver engineering operational projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, resource allocation, and procurement activities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project budgets and financials.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Job Summary:

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Consulting Mindset: M.A.R.S. Framework

• ind-mapping data flows to uncover control gaps.

• Awareness of business context and threat landscape.

• Risk-based decision-making.

• Simplicity in communicating and implementing controls

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Scope: The project & program responsibilities are focused on internal information system-specific project tasks or non-technical project completion using an internal customer perspective, both typically from initiation through delivery.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and manage project portfolios.
• Lead and mentor project teams.
• Coordinate efforts across various teams to maintain progress and quality.
• Identify and mitigate significant project risks.
• Ensure all deliverables meet rigorous quality standards.
• Provide strategic updates to senior stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of delivering project on time and within budget
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, codes, and best practices
• Exceptional communications and organizational skills
• Proficiency in project management software (MS project, Excel or similar)

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please