Responsibilities
About the Team
The Cyber Defense and Engineering team covers a broad spectrum within the security field, including red teaming, data loss prevention, and security operations. Our focus is on establishing security controls, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, and providing insights into the security posture of TikTok USDS. Our mission is to develop and deploy technology to enable TikTok to build the most trusted product in our industry.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
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Responsibilities
- Identify vulnerabilities on internal and external networks using common security tools
- Conduct vulnerability assessments for networks, applications and operating systems
- Ability to validate security issues using manual methods and techniques
- Compile metrics to track and monitor remediation status
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Experience in various Operating Systems: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Familiarity with vulnerability management tools (Nexpose, Qualys, Rapid7)
- Familiar with desktops, laptops and IoT devices
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of large, complex enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with programming and scripting languages (bash, python)
- Automating and integrating security tools and processes
- Security certifications (CEH, CISSP, Security+)
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $98800 - $146400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.