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Security Engineering Manager

AT Meta
Meta

Security Engineering Manager

Washington, DC

Meta is seeking a manager with extensive experience investigating and analyzing state-sponsored cyber threats to support our Cyber Espionage team in Integrity Investigations, Intelligence, and Events organization (i3E). This person will be responsible for supporting, developing, and scaling a threat investigations team with the goal of proactively identifying and responding to threats posed to Meta's community of users. The team investigates complex threats, advances investigative methods, and uses innovative research approaches to protect people from advanced persistent threat groups, including state-sponsored cyber actors. The impact of this work is substantial, with the potential to protect people around the world who use our products.

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Security Engineering Manager Responsibilities:
  • Support a team of security engineers and threat investigators who discover, detect, investigate, and respond to threats from state sponsored cyber groups
  • Provide technical direction and guidance within the domain to team members
  • Influence and align the organization's vision and strategy while engaging your team to develop and deliver specific roadmaps and projects
  • ensure prioritization, resourcing, and timely delivery of this work within a changing business environment
  • Coach, mentor, support, and care for the teams to enable long-term career development and success at scale
  • Track operational metrics, key performance indicators, and team health to drive team performance
  • Work with, partner, and influence other teams to solve challenges related to a broad spectrum of threat actors based on investigative findings and key intelligence
  • Build, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with internal partners to identify and facilitate solutions to increase the impact of the team's work
  • Identify and develop areas to scale aspects of our investigations
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of work experience, including hands-on technical management, experience leading global security/investigative teams, and proven contribution at both strategic and operational levels
  • 3+ years experience of people management and organizational leadership
  • Experience working cross-functionally with security engineers, analysts, project managers, technicians, policy partners, legal teams, public affairs and customers
  • Experience in crisis management or incident response environments
  • Knowledge of advanced persistent threat groups
  • Experience in functional or scripting language (JavaScript, PHP, Python, OCaml, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • BA/BS or Master's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience querying large data sets and SQL
  • Experience working with diverse communities and global teams
  • Demonstrated interest in understanding the intersection of global security risks and technology, especially as it pertains to Meta
  • Experience "threat hunting", i.e. using threat intel to proactively and iteratively investigate potential risks and finding suspicious behavior
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): Washington, DC, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2RbVMAV_1001
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

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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