Security Analyst

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary: Your way to impact: PayPal is looking for a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst to join PayPal’s Cyber Defense Center (CDC) team. The Security Incident Response Analyst will be responsible for real-time security monitoring and response to various types of cybersecurity incidents.

Job Description:

What you need to know about the role:

A successful candidate will have a proven track record in responding to cybersecurity incidents in highly complex environments at scale.

Your day to day:

• Analyze network traffic, endpoint indicators, and various log sources to identify the threat, assess the potential damage, and recommend countermeasures,
• Propose additional components and techniques that could be used to proactively detect malicious activity
• Recommend configuration changes to improve the performance, usability, and value of threat analysis tools
• Communicate with all levels of technology and operational staff, assist in creation and follow methodologies, creating clear, concise deliverables
• Work with global network engineers to implement security products and process

What do you need to bring:

• Minimum 1- 2 years of experience as a SOC analyst
• Advanced understanding of tools and processes used in security incident detection and handling, security threats, incident response, and security monitoring leading practices
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking, web infrastructure applications, tools and processes used in security incident detection and response
• Experience with troubleshooting and configuring networking devices, application platforms, and database, Windows and UNIX system administration
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, operating 24/7/365 and support rotating weekend shifts

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $60900 to $147400

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.