Network Threat Detection Engineer

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through platforms like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual reality experiences.
$117,000 - $173,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Network Threat Detection Engineer

Meta's Network Threat Detection team is seeking a skilled engineer to secure the infrastructure connecting over a billion users worldwide. This role combines security expertise with innovative engineering to protect Meta's vast network infrastructure.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges at massive scale. As a Network Threat Detection Engineer, you'll be responsible for building, implementing, and supporting network detection efforts throughout Meta's entire infrastructure. The role requires a passion for security and innovation, with a focus on researching and developing new solutions to protect both infrastructure and users.

Your day-to-day work will involve signal development, data pipelines, data enrichment, detection engineering, and security tool development. You'll be defending against both internal and external attacks, providing ample opportunities to expand your skills while making a significant impact on global security.

The ideal candidate should thrive on identifying and eliminating security issues while making systems more resilient against malicious actors. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology and frameworks, developing automation solutions to scale protection and mitigation tools. The role also involves mentoring others and promoting security practices across Meta's engineering teams.

Working at Meta means joining a company at the forefront of social technology, now expanding into immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of digital connection, with competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and impact in the cybersecurity field, working with some of the most complex and challenging security problems at scale. You'll be protecting billions of users while working with cutting-edge technology and a team of talented security professionals.

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Responsibilities For Network Threat Detection Engineer

  • Iterate network security posture to better protect against attacks and detect new vectors
  • Develop automation and utilize frameworks to scale both protection and mitigation tools
  • Mentor and promote security practices through cross functional work with engineering teams
  • Keep Meta safe through active operation and defense of critical network infrastructure
  • Apply security experience to guide the project direction
  • Ensure we're collectively working on the most impactful projects

Requirements For Network Threat Detection Engineer

Python
Go
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of experience in offensive/defensive security or systems engineering
  • 2+ years of development experience in at least one programming language with security tool development experience
  • Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching) and Unix based systems
  • Experience researching, building, and implementing defensive security systems
  • Experience designing and building out application and network security monitoring

Benefits For Network Threat Detection Engineer

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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