Cloud Security Architect - Compliance and Risk Management

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

PayPal, a pioneer in digital payments, was founded in 1998 with a mission to democratize access to financial services. Headquartered in San Jose, California, PayPal operates in over 200 markets worldwide. With over 3,000 employees across Europe, we strive to create a workplace where diverse perspectives come together to drive innovation. Our values of customer centricity, innovation, and inclusivity guide us in everything we do.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Security Architect in our Compliance and Risk Management team, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing cloud security strategies to protect our customers' sensitive data. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets the highest security standards, adhering to regulatory requirements such as GDPR and PCI-DSS. You will report to the Head of Cloud Security and collaborate with senior leadership to drive security and compliance initiatives.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design and implement cloud security architectures for PayPal's cloud infrastructure, leveraging AWS and Azure platforms.

- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security features into applications and services.

- Conduct regular security risk assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

- Develop and implement incident response plans to mitigate security breaches.

- Work with the compliance team to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

- Develop and maintain relationships with cloud service providers to ensure optimal security and compliance.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats and technologies, and advise the team on best practices.

- Collaborate with the security operations team to develop and implement security monitoring and incident response tools.

- Develop and maintain a security awareness program to educate employees on cloud security best practices.

- Provide subject matter expertise on cloud security to the business and technical stakeholders.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of experience in cloud security architecture, with a focus on compliance and risk management.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks, including AWS and Azure security best practices.

- Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools.

- Strong understanding of compliance regulations, including GDPR and PCI-DSS.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

- Experience with security testing and penetration testing tools.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical information.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field.

- Experience with DevSecOps and cloud-native security.

- Certification in cloud security, such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty.

- Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure services.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

- Salary: 50,000 - 80,000 EUR per year, depending on experience.

- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.

- 30 days of paid vacation per year.

- Significant learning and development budget for professional certifications and training.

- Flexible remote work policy.

- Collaborative and dynamic team culture.

- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

The Compliance and Risk Management team is a dynamic and talented group of experts dedicated to ensuring that PayPal's cloud infrastructure meets the highest security and compliance standards. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with senior leadership to drive security and compliance initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our cloud security strategy.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, DE
Address	Bahnhofstraße 1, 12345
Salary	EUR 50,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	PayPal
Valid Until	2026-09-13

📨 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.