Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

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

Description For Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Meta's Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams are seeking a Security Engineer to protect users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus from sophisticated threats. This role combines investigative expertise with engineering skills to combat criminal organizations, human trafficking, and fraud. You'll work on high-impact security challenges, developing automated solutions and conducting complex investigations using advanced data analysis techniques.

The position requires a unique blend of technical prowess and investigative skills, where you'll leverage Python/PHP programming alongside tools like Maltego and Palantir. You'll be part of a global team working to identify, analyze, and neutralize security threats at scale. The role involves proactive threat hunting, implementing enforcement strategies, and developing automated solutions to enhance security operations.

As a Security Engineer at Meta, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging security problems in tech, directly impacting billions of users. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge security challenges and the chance to work with state-of-the-art investigation tools and techniques. You'll be joining a company at the forefront of technology innovation, including developments in AR/VR and the metaverse.

This position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical skills with investigative intuition, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about protecting users from online threats. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly, requiring adaptability and strong independent judgment. The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on global user safety while working with cutting-edge security technologies.

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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
  • 5+ years work experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations and intelligence, government, and/or intelligence
  • Subject matter expertise with malware and/or account-based threats
  • Experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
  • Experience with big data tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Tableau
  • Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings
  • Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction
  • Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
  • BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity or related field

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