MTS 1, Information Security Engineer

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to support our Adversarial Cyber Threat Intelligence initiatives. This role focuses on identifying and monitoring external threat actors and their capabilities, assessing ongoing attack campaigns, and providing actionable intelligence to enhance PayPal's security posture.



The ideal candidate will have a strong background in threat intelligence, analysis of attack patterns, and an understanding of the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cyber adversaries. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy working in a dynamic environment to protect our organization, this role is for you.

Job Description:

As a senior team member on our Cyber Threat Intelligence team, you will be collaborating with our Threat Analysis and Planning team to strategically drive how PayPal prepares for and responds to threats.  

 

Supporting the following services, an ideal candidate will be able to:   

 

Threat Actor Profiling: 

• Identify and monitor external threat groups targeting PayPal, analyzing their intent, opportunity, and capabilities based on associated attack campaigns, TTPs, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and victimology. 

• Develop comprehensive profiles for relevant threat actors to inform strategic defense initiatives. 

Threat Actor Campaign Analysis: 

• Provide situational awareness of ongoing attack campaigns of interest, enumerating attacker TTPs for further investigation. 

• Conduct in-depth analyses to pivot to responsible threat actors and maintain an updated understanding of their activities. 

Threat Infrastructure Counterintelligence: 

• Identify and assess the validity of potential attacker infrastructure based on inputs from other Cyber Threat Intelligence services. 

• Confirmed attacker infrastructure will be shared with internal teams and external partners to facilitate proactive mitigation efforts. 

Activity Group Monitoring: 

• Analyze internal incident data sources to identify trends, attack patterns, and potential threat actor groups actively impacting the organization. 

• Collaborate with incident response teams to enhance detection capabilities and response strategies. 

TTP Analysis: 

• Conduct targeted technical analyses of individual tactics, techniques, and procedures utilized in attack campaigns by threat actors of interest. 

• Forward analysis results to internal teams for improved detection, mitigation, and vulnerability assessments. 

 

Skills we think will make you successful in this role include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 

• 4+ years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, threat hunting, or a related field, with a strong focus on external threat actors. 

• Proficient understanding of attack methodologies, TTPs, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model Analysis. 

• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tools for data collection and analysis. 

• Strong analytical writing and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable intelligence. 

• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Familiarity with incident response processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams is a plus. 

 

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

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:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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