Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and virtual reality experiences.
$117,000 - $173,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Meta is seeking a Security Engineer for their Integrity, Investigations, and Intelligence (i3) teams to protect users across their family of applications including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus. This role combines technical expertise with investigative skills to combat sophisticated threats, criminal organizations, human trafficking, and various forms of online abuse.

The position requires a unique blend of security engineering and investigative capabilities, with a focus on protecting users from both online and offline harm. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting complex investigations, developing automated tools, and implementing scalable solutions to combat various forms of abuse and threats.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Leveraging technical skills in Python/PHP for automation and tool development
  • Conducting sophisticated threat hunting and investigations
  • Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and threats
  • Developing and implementing enforcement strategies
  • Working with cutting-edge investigation tools and techniques

The role offers competitive compensation ($117,000-$173,000/year) plus bonus and equity, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly affect user safety. The position is based in Bellevue, WA, and requires handling sensitive content while working with cross-functional teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in cybersecurity who wants to make a significant impact on user safety at one of the world's largest technology companies. The role combines technical challenges with meaningful work in protecting users from various forms of harm and abuse.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

  • 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
  • Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft
  • Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations
  • Implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale
  • Address sensitive content issues and objectionable material

Requirements For Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Python
PHP
  • 3+ years work experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations and intelligence, government, and/or intelligence
  • Experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
  • Proven experience conducting large scale data analysis and utilizing big data tools
  • Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings
  • Experience investigating and acting on high-impact threats
  • A combination of investigative skills and engineering skills

Benefits For Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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