PayPal Principal Cyber Defense Engineer 

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 

515339708

What you need to know about the roleAs a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer at PayPal's Cybersecurity Defense Center, you will play a critical role in strengthening our security measures. You will lead efforts to monitor and respond to security events, collaborating with cross functional teams to provide expert insights and strategic guidance. Proactively hunting for threats, you will identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks at an advanced level. Your deep expertise will enhance our incident response capabilities and support the development of resilient architectures. Staying at the forefront of emerging threats, you will drive innovation in cyber defense techniques and strategies. By safeguarding our digital assets and users' data, you will uphold trust and enable secure online transactions.

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 and recommendations to cross functional teams, assisting them in implementing effective security measures.

• Drive continuous improvement in security operations by identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and integration of security technologies.

• Assume centralized ownership of key cybersecurity applications/tools, setting the vision and driving towards a best-in-class future state.

• Engage in incident response readiness exercises, conducting simulations and tabletop exercises to strengthen PayPal's ability to respond swiftly and effectively to security incidents.

• Collaborate closely with teams across PayPal, ensuring seamless security experiences and operational efficiency.

• Cultivate a culture of proactive security through knowledge sharing, training sessions, and promoting security awareness across PayPal.

• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on career development and technical expertise.

• Lead post incident analysis and reporting, driving improvements in incident response processes and reducing future risks.

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.

• Lead the development and execution of advanced security monitoring and incident response strategies, ensuring the highest level of threat detection and mitigation.

• Supervise and mentor team members in the use of advanced threat intelligence platforms, enhancing their analytical skills and response capabilities.

• Facilitate collaboration with senior leadership and key stakeholders to align cybersecurity initiatives with business goals and objectives.

• Analyze and interpret complex security data, providing strategic insights and recommendations to enhance PayPal's overall security posture.

What do you need to bring

• Demonstrate proven experience in security incident handling and security operations.

• Possess an in depth understanding of network protocols, systems, and infrastructure security principles.

• Exhibit proficiency in analyzing business and employee needs, recommending, and designing end-to-end security solutions.

• Display strong incident management skills, effectively managing multiple incidents and driving results.

• Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques through continuous monitoring of threat intelligence sources and participation in security communities and forums.

• Participate in cross-functional security projects and initiatives, providing security expertise and guidance to ensure the secure implementation of innovative technologies and systems.

• Possess excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex security concepts effectively.

• Lead and mentor junior team members, nurturing their professional growth and enhancing the overall skill set of the security operations team.

• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced security analytics and threat intelligence platforms, driving proactive threat detection and response.

• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, translating complex security issues into actionable business recommendations.

• Embrace a forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity, continually exploring and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance PayPal's security posture.

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