Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $130,500–$221,500 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Jun 26, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $176k

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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 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,500–$221,500 across 74 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Cybersecurity Engineer

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Senior Cybersecurity Engineer position available in Austin, TX for PayPal’s cyber threat management team. This role involves applying cybersecurity best practices to enhance protection and operational efficiency by analyzing security alerts, incidents, and threats using advanced tools like Splunk and CrowdStrike. The candidate will collaborate with internal teams to drive security initiatives, participate in incident response exercises, and contribute to the continuous improvement of detection and response capabilities. Key responsibilities include threat analysis, incident response, SIEM management, endpoint protection, and cloud security practices. Required skills encompass hands-on experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash scripting for automation, forensic investigation, malware analysis, and compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and at least three years of relevant cybersecurity experience.

Skills

Splunk Google SecOps Falcon CrowdStrike Microsoft Defender Python PowerShell Bash WIZ NIST CSF NIST 800-53 CIS Controls CSA CCM ISO 27001 MITRE ATT&CK Diamond Model Sigma YARA

What you'll do

Analyze SIEM and EDR alerts to detect and contain sophisticated cyber threats.
Investigate and escalate cybersecurity incidents for containment, eradication, and remediation.
Develop custom detection logic and write Sigma and YARA rules for early threat identification.
Automate SOC workflows using Python, PowerShell, and Bash scripts to enhance incident response.
Secure hybrid and cloud environments by implementing CSPM tools and analyzing native cloud telemetry.

What we're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field and 3+ years of experience.
- Experience in threat analysis, incident response, and SIEM platform management (e.g., Splunk).
- Hands-on expertise with EDR platforms like CrowdStrike for endpoint protection and detection.
- Proficiency in developing custom detection logic and integrating external intelligence with internal telemetry.
- Knowledge of cloud security tools and frameworks such as WIZ and NIST CSF.

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