Staff Cybersecurity Engineer — Lead Security Programs

PayPal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal in Chicago is seeking a senior security engineer to leverage deep security expertise to identify and resolve complex issues, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive security initiatives aligned with business priorities.

You will apply advanced analytical skills to solve security challenges, stay current with industry trends, contribute to improvements within the security domain, and influence processes across the organization, all within PayPal's balanced hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Ability to drive security initiatives across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverage specialized security expertise to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Partner across teams to drive security initiatives and projects.
• Apply analytical skills to solve security challenges and stay current with trends.
• Contribute to improvements within the security domain and beyond.
• Influence initiatives and integrate feedback into security processes.

Skills

Security expertise

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

PayPal in Chicago is seeking a senior security engineer to leverage deep security expertise to identify and resolve complex issues, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive security initiatives aligned with business priorities.

You will apply advanced analytical skills to solve security challenges, stay current with industry trends, contribute to improvements within the security domain, and influence processes across the organization, all within PayPal's balanced hybrid work model.