Director, Cybersecurity Engineering

PayPal

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
VAScottsdale, AZChicago, IL
Salary
$198,000–$294,250 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
May 4, 2027
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $246k
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This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $180,500–$259,625 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $246k versus about $220k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 99 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $176,500–$262,350 across 80 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Cybersecurity Engineering

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The Director, Cybersecurity Engineering provides strategic counsel to senior executives to shape multi-year security strategies that align with long-term business goals. This leadership role involves determining methods for addressing complex security challenges, driving the future technology roadmap, and inspiring teams to pursue innovative solutions. The successful candidate will identify and resolve high-impact security issues, develop the organization’s security framework, and lead the execution of key security components. Core competencies include over ten years of relevant experience, at least two years of experience leading others, and the ability to foster a culture of excellence. The work focuses on securing a global, two-sided network that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers, specifically addressing the security needs of proprietary payment solutions and cross-border trade.

Skills

Security Strategy Security Framework Technology Roadmap

What you'll do

  • Provide expert strategic counsel to senior executives to shape multi-year security strategies.
  • Determine effective methods and strategies for addressing complex security challenges.
  • Identify and resolve unique, high-impact security issues using deep technical expertise.
  • Drive the future technology roadmap to support business growth and competitive advantage.
  • Lead the development and execution of key components of the organization's security agenda.
  • Inspire and motivate teams to pursue innovative solutions and a culture of excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2 years of experience leading others.

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