Network Threat Detection Engineer

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses.
$163,289 - $200,200
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Network Threat Detection Engineer

Meta is seeking a Network Threat Detection Engineer to join their team. This role involves researching and developing new solutions to protect Meta's infrastructure and users, iterating network security posture, leading network efforts to mitigate and investigate security incidents, and utilizing frameworks to develop and scale detection, mitigation, and response automation tooling. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, experience with programming languages like Python or Go, knowledge of network protocols, and experience in offensive/defensive security or systems engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical network infrastructure and mentor others in security practices. The role allows for telecommuting and offers a competitive salary range of $163,289 to $200,200 per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and equal employment opportunities.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Network Threat Detection Engineer

  • Research and develop new solutions to protect infrastructure and users
  • Iterate network security posture to better protect against attacks
  • Lead network efforts to mitigate and investigate security incidents
  • Develop and scale detection, mitigation and response automation tooling
  • Evaluate and test new vendor and home-grown network initiatives for security issues
  • Mentor and evangelize security practices across engineering teams
  • Operate and defend critical network infrastructure

Requirements For Network Threat Detection Engineer

Python
Go
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field
  • Experience with programming languages (Python, Go, etc.)
  • Knowledge of offensive/defensive security or systems engineering
  • Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching) and Unix based systems
  • Experience in researching, building, and implementing defensive security systems
  • Skills in designing and building application and network security monitoring
  • Experience with high performance query engines (Presto or Spark) for big data

Benefits For Network Threat Detection Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pregnancy-related support
  • Accommodations for disabilities and long-term conditions

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