Security Engineer, Product Security Global Security Organisation

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products.

Also known as GSO, this team is the foundation of our efforts to keep TikTok safe, secure, and operating at scale for over 1 billion people around the world.

We work to ensure that the TikTok platform is safe and secure, that our users' experience and their data remains safe from external or internal threats, and that we comply with global regulations wherever TikTok operates.

Trust is one of TikTok's biggest initiatives, and security is integral to our success.

In whatever ways users interact with us — whether they're watching videos on their For You page, interacting with a Live video, or buying products on TikTok Shop — GSO protects their data and privacy, so they can have a secure and trustworthy experience.

As part of the Threat Management, Incident Response & Investigation (TMIRI) team, you will join the Product Security Incident Response (ProdSecIR) team, supporting TikTok's Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team.

ProdSecIR manages product security incidents, develops internal security initiatives, investigates and validates reported vulnerabilities.

We're heavily involved in the vulnerability space to improve TikTok's security everyday.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Problem Solving & Automation: Analyze complex security issues, develop clear and practical solutions, execute tasks with meticulous attention to detail, and develop automated solutions and scripts to enhance security processes.
  
  
• Own the Vulnerability Lifecycle: Identify, analyze, document, and coordinate the remediation of security weaknesses and potential attack methods in code and systems.
  
  
• Incident Response & Mitigation: Manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents, pinpointing affected systems and clearly outlining risks and exposures.
  
  
• External Collaboration & Communication: Engage with external security experts and communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
  
  
• Program Effectiveness & Disclosure: Utilize data to measure security program effectiveness and coordinate the responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities.
  
  
• Vulnerability Scanning Operations: Operate and manage vulnerability scanning platforms, interpreting results to identify and prioritize security issues.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Automation Tool Development and System Design: Experience in developing tools and systems to automate security processes.
  
  
• Security Vulnerability Analysis: Proven experience in identifying and understanding security weaknesses, including how they can be exploited, with a thorough understanding of common vulnerabilities like the OWASP Top 10.
  
  This involves analyzing potential attack methods from code and concepts, pinpointing affected systems or applications, and clearly documenting the risks and exposures.
  
  
• Security Incident Handling: Experience with managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring a structured approach to addressing security breaches.
  
  
• Collaboration with Security Researchers: Demonstrated ability to work effectively and technically with external security experts, fostering open and productive discussions about security.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with Related Certifications such as BSCP, OSCP, OSWE, OSCE3.
  
  
• Secure Software Development: Familiarity with best practices for integrating security throughout the software development process.
  
  
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, and JavaScript.
  
  
• Proficiency in *nix Based Systems: A strong practical understanding of *nix based systems and the tools that can be used to secure such systems.
  
  
• Deep Security Knowledge: A thorough understanding of exploitation techniques and effective mitigation strategies across diverse technology domains, with a particular focus on web and mobile technologies.
  
  Ability to judge severity and business impact, and provide precise advice on security questions.
  
  
• Leading Security Remediation: Capability to act as the primary point of contact for resolving critical security vulnerabilities, including coordinating action plans and verifying their effectiveness.
  
  
• Comprehensive Cybersecurity Understanding: A strong and broad grasp of various cybersecurity safeguards, covering physical, technical, and procedural controls.
  
  
• Influencing & Collaboration: Strong leadership qualities, enabling effective collaboration and influence with diverse teams across the organization (e.g., Engineering, Legal, Marketing, Public Relations).
  
  
• Data-Driven Security Improvement: Experience using data and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and make informed strategic decisions.
  
  
• Clear Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information simply and effectively to various audiences, from fellow engineers to company leaders.
  
  

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video.

At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission.

Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible.

Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people.

We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company.

Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team.

We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come.

By constantly iterating and fostering an Always Day 1 mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.

Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace.

At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Technology, Information and Internet

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