Cybersecurity Engineer – Recent Graduate

PayPal

Cybersecurity Engineer strengthening security practices and operations at PayPal. Handling security assignments, process improvements, and foundational cybersecurity technologies.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $124,700 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge of security technologies and processes while contributing to team collaboration and process development. Establishes relationships within the security domain to enhance security operations and recommend efficiency improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Foundational Knowledge Of Security TechnologiesProcess DevelopmentTeam CollaborationSecurity Operations EnhancementBusiness Expertise

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Hard Skills

Security TechnologiesSecurity ProcessesProcess ImprovementJudgment ApplicationTask Assessment

Soft Skills

Team ContributionRelationship BuildingContinuous Learning

Industry Keywords

Security DomainHybrid Work ArrangementBachelor's DegreeComputer Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently handle assignments requiring foundational knowledge of security technologies and processes
Develop business expertise
Work closely with peers and experienced team members to strengthen security practices
Take direction and contribute to team processes while continuously learning
Establish relationships within the security domain
Apply judgment within established security processes and procedures to assess and address security-related tasks
Identify and recommend efficiency improvements within the team and related peer teams
Contribute to process development and enhance security operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have graduated within the past 12 months, or will be graduating by Spring 2027
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university
Foundational knowledge of security technologies and processes
Visa sponsorship through PayPal is not available now or any time in the future
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with 3 days in the office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable
Balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days at the PayPal office or home workspace
Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources supporting financial security
Mental health support
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities