PayPal Sr Cloud Security Engineer 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

473712178

Information Security Engineer focused on cloud infrastructure and application security. There will be a heavy focus on large scale and highly dynamic GCP and AWS cloud environments with global presence.

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.

What do you need to bring:

A minimal of 5 years of experience working in a cybersecurity related position.

Experience working with cloud-native security tools, AWS and GCP Infrastructure design, operation, and deployment, container and host security

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Knowledge of Kubernetes, terraform, source code management, infrastructure and application security tools such as CSPM, SAST, DAST, API security, DDOS and WAF

Development experience is a plus.

Preferred certifications:

Cloud Security related certifications (AWS, GCP)

Degree in Computer Science or related field.

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 .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $123,500 to $212,850

Our Benefits:

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