PayPal Information Security Engineer 

United States, Arizona, Scottsdale 

156458616

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:

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

Responsibilities:o Issue and revoke certificates according to established policies.
o Monitor CA health and performance, ensuring its reliability.
o Manage CA configurations and policies to comply with security standards.
o Respond to certificate requests efficiently and accurately.
o Publish Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) to maintain certificate status.• HSM Administration
o Monitor HSM health and performance, ensuring optimal operation.
o Manage HSM access controls and user permissions to maintain security.
o Apply firmware updates and security patches to protect against vulnerabilities.
o Perform key backups and recovery operations to prevent data loss.
o Troubleshoot HSM issues, resolving them promptly to minimize disruption.
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o Develop and maintain scripts for automating certificate lifecycle processes, including issuance, renewal, and revocation.
o Integrate Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools with other systems to streamline workflows.
o Monitor and troubleshoot automation workflows to ensure smooth operation.
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o Investigate and respond to security incidents related to certificates and HSMs, mitigating potential damage.
• Collaboration and Communication:
o Collaborate with other teams to integrate certificate services into various systems.
o Document processes and procedures for PKI and HSM management.
o Participate in security audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience with HSMs and PKI systems.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.
• Knowledge of security best practices and industry standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Our Benefits:

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