Cloud Security Operations Manager

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 highly skilled Manager of Cloud Security Operations to lead a team of five talented cloud security engineers. This role is critical in managing cloud security operations, driving security standardization, and enhancing the organization’s cloud security posture through constant assessment and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, a strong technical background in cybersecurity, and proven leadership skills.

Job Description:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of five cloud security engineers to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Drive professional development, foster a collaborative team culture, and ensure accountability

• Oversee and manage security issue remediation requests to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and resolve risks.

• Develop, implement, and maintain secure cloud configuration baselines for cloud platforms and services.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Act as a trusted advisor, fielding and responding to cloud security consultancy requests from internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on secure architecture, cloud security best practices, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Develop, document, and continuously improve processes and procedures for cloud security operations.
• Align practices with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

• Design and implement cloud security playbooks and runbooks to streamline incident response and operational activities.
• Ensure team preparedness and consistency in handling security incidents.

• Define and standardize security tooling and cloud-native services across the organization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve the cloud security framework.

• Work closely with other IT and business teams to ensure cloud security initiatives align with business objectives.
• Communicate key metrics, risks, and project updates to senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud security architectures and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience with security configuration management and cloud security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks)
• Proficiency in automation and tooling for cloud security, such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipeline security.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• AWS Certified Security Specialty, GCP Security Certification, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent certifications
• Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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

$96900 to $234300

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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