Senior Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

PayPal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join their Threat Detection team within Security Operations. The role involves building high-fidelity detections to reduce risk and improve response effectiveness across enterprise, cloud, and product environments. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on detection engineering, threat hunting, or security automation, and strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and EDR tools.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and EDR tools
• Proficiency in SIEM query languages such as SPL or KQL
• Solid understanding of adversary behavior, attack lifecycle, and detection engineering principles
• Experience building and maintaining automation using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Financial security and support for mental health