Senior Cloud Security Engineer — Cross-Border Payment Solutions

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

PayPal was founded in 1998 and has since grown into a global e-commerce business with over 400 million active accounts. Our mission is to democratize financial services and make them more accessible to people around the world. With a presence in over 200 markets, we process payments in more than 100 currencies and have a reputation for being a great place to work. We value innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession. Our achievements include being one of the first companies to popularize online payments and being recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for digital banking.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer on our Cross-Border Payment Solutions team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our cloud-based payment systems. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions that meet the needs of our business. Your expertise will be essential in helping us maintain our position as a leader in the payments space.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement secure cloud infrastructure solutions for cross-border payment processing systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain secure payment processing pipelines. Develop and enforce security best practices for cloud infrastructure design and deployment. Implement monitoring and logging solutions to detect and respond to security incidents. Participate in the development of our cloud security strategy and roadmap. Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks. Collaborate with our security operations center to respond to security incidents.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of experience in cloud security engineering. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Proficiency in AWS cloud security services such as IAM, Cognito, and Inspector. Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and regulations such as PCI-DSS and GDPR. Experience with security monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk and ELK.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience with cloud security architecture. Certification in cloud security such as CCSP or CISA. Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools. Knowledge of agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Familiarity with cloud-based identity and access management systems.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of EUR 50,000 - EUR 80,000 per year, depending on experience. You will also receive a comprehensive health insurance package, a retirement plan, and a generous vacation policy. We offer a learning and development budget to support your professional growth and a flexible remote work policy that allows you to work from anywhere.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is a collaborative and dynamic group of experienced security professionals who are passionate about cloud security. We work closely together to ensure the security and integrity of our cloud-based systems and are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and best practices. We are a remote-first team that values flexibility and work-life balance.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines your experience and qualifications. We expect to respond to all applications within 2-3 weeks.

📋 Job Details

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to PayPal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.