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Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management

AT Meta
Meta

Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management

New York, NY

The Meta Security Organization is seeking a passionate and experienced Security Engineer to help us mature Meta's security posture through our vulnerability management program. Our team strives to go beyond identifying vulnerabilities by preventing security problems during the development process to eliminate entire classes of vulnerabilities.Do you have experience analyzing vulnerabilities and building vulnerability management programs? Can you identify when a vulnerability is critical enough to require real-time security response?Have you partnered with cross-functional partners to measure and improve how to identify, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities? Does the idea of having a meaningful and measurable impact on the security of one of the world's largest infrastructures, which serves billions of people, sound exciting to you? Well, good news, we need your help!

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Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management Responsibilities:
  • Analyze vulnerabilities to determine the real impact to our systems and applications, incorporating threat intelligence.
  • Drive solutions that enable high fidelity vulnerability contextualization, tracking, and remediation.
  • Influence what areas of the vulnerability pipeline would most benefit from automation to improve operational efficiency and influence the team to prioritize the work.
  • Dive into large datasets to identify strategic opportunities for security posture improvement.
  • Influence the Meta-wide vulnerability management strategy, collaborating with partners to deliver multi-year roadmaps, while coaching and supporting team members.
  • Provide rapid-response vulnerability analysis for active zero-days and participate in regular on-call vulnerability management rotation.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, issues, risks, and developing mitigation plans.
  • 6+ years of experience in network, system, or software architecture: design, implementation, support, and evaluation of security-focused tools and services.
  • Technical and process subject matter expert regarding vulnerability management operations and company-wide programs to address the risk at scale.
  • Experience developing and delivering information on vulnerability operations and management program status for leadership.
  • Experience leading and managing complex cross-functional programs.
  • Experience responding to both external and insider threats.
  • Coding/scripting experience in one or more general purpose languages.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience generating automated metrics to measure service and program effectiveness and consistency.
  • Experience making contributions to the security or privacy community (public research, blogging, presentations, etc.).
  • Background in malware analysis, digital forensics, intrusion detection, and/or threat intelligence.
  • Broad knowledge across the security domain.
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures.
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2Ks5MAF_1003
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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