Senior Cyber Threat Analyst & Security Lead

PayPal; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal in Austin seeks a senior security professional to resolve complex cyber threat challenges, partner with teams to drive security initiatives, and apply analytical skills to security problems, influencing practices across the organization.

The role emphasizes mentorship, global coordination, and continuous improvement of security posture, with a balanced hybrid work model that combines in-office collaboration with flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant security experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Leverage specialized security expertise to identify and resolve complex cyber threat management challenges, recommending best practices and determining new approaches that have an impact on broader security operations, while aligning security strategies with business priorities.
• Partner across teams and key stakeholders to drive security initiatives, leading and solutioning complex projects and programs to strengthen overall security posture.
• Apply advanced analytical skills and sound judgment to solve security challenges, considering diverse perspectives and innovative solutions. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, understanding their security implications to the company’s context.
• Directly contribute to improvements within the security domain and occasionally beyond, ensuring decisions lead to meaningful enhancements in security practices and organizational resilience.
• Leverage relationships across teams, both within and outside of security, to influence initiatives and integrate feedback into cyber threat management.
• Develop and articulate clear plans and priorities for the team, guiding them to achieve security objectives while fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Lead by example, providing mentorship and support to ensure the team successfully executes on initiatives and goals.

Skills

Security experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PayPal in Austin seeks a senior security professional to resolve complex cyber threat challenges, partner with teams to drive security initiatives, and apply analytical skills to security problems, influencing practices across the organization.

The role emphasizes mentorship, global coordination, and continuous improvement of security posture, with a balanced hybrid work model that combines in-office collaboration with flexible remote work.