Meta · 1 week ago
Security Engineer Investigator, i3E
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$184K/yr - $257K/yr
8+ years expMeta is dedicated to protecting the users of its family of applications from various threats. They are seeking a Security Engineer Investigator to investigate sophisticated threats, advance investigative methods, and automate team processes, while leading cross-functional efforts to implement effective strategies against abuse.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of the team’s long-term strategy to improve tactics, discoverability of threats, and enhance investigative efficiencies
Proactively hunt for threats and undetected abuse by leveraging internal data, open-source intelligence, and third party private intelligence
Investigate complex cases to understand how abuse is occurring and implement enforcement strategies to mitigate and/or detect harm
Engage cross-functionally with other teams to develop shared taxonomy, implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale and represent i3E across the problem space
Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft
Work through others to ensure successful implementation beyond the immediate team
Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations, quantify trends, or support findings
This role involves exposure to graphic and/or objectionable content including but not limited to graphic images, videos and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other potential objectionable material, i.e. child exploitation, graphic violence, self-injury, animal abuse, and other content which may be considered offensive or disturbing
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of work experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations and intelligence, government, and/or intelligence
5+ years of experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
2+ years experience as technical lead or team lead in an adversarial and/or investigative space with experience driving team strategic direction
Proven experience conducting large scale data analysis and utilizing big data tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc
Proven track record of success in communication and presenting technical findings
Experience investigating and acting on high-impact threats
Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight
Experience in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and change
A combination of investigative skills and engineering skills
Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
Preferred
Subject matter expertise in investigating cyber security threats related to criminal organizations and/or narcotics trafficking
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Meta
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