Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences like AR and VR.
$147,000 - $208,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Meta is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in IR Threat Intelligence to join their security team. This role combines cybersecurity expertise with intelligence-driven threat investigation to protect Meta's infrastructure and employees. The position offers a competitive salary range of $147,000-$208,000 plus bonus and equity.

The role involves proactively responding to diverse security threats while tracking potential threat actors targeting Meta and its employees. You'll be responsible for identifying gaps in current detection systems through long-term intelligence tracking and research. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help improve Meta's overall security posture through threat analysis, tool development, and implementation of countermeasures.

Key responsibilities include tracking threat clusters, investigating and mitigating emerging technical trends, collaborating with incident responders, and improving threat intelligence tooling. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in threat actor tracking or intelligence research, strong analytical skills, and programming experience in languages like Python or PHP.

Meta offers a dynamic work environment at the forefront of technology and social connectivity. As part of Meta's security team, you'll contribute to protecting billions of users while working with cutting-edge security technologies. The company is expanding beyond traditional social media into immersive technologies like AR and VR, making this an exciting time to join the organization.

The position requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills. You'll work with teams across multiple locations and time zones, requiring excellent collaboration abilities. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through exposure to sophisticated security challenges, including nation-state threats, criminal activities, and supply chain security.

Meta provides comprehensive benefits and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Based in either Washington, D.C. or New York City, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful security challenges while contributing to the protection of one of the world's largest technology platforms.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

  • Track threat clusters posing threats to Meta's infrastructure and employees
  • Investigate, mitigate, and forecast emerging technical trends
  • Work closely with incident responders to provide intelligence for investigations
  • Improve tooling of threat cluster tracking and intelligence data integration
  • Engage in cross-functional projects to improve security posture

Requirements For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Python
PHP
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years experience in threat actor tracking or intelligence research
  • Experience working with teams across multiple locations/time zones
  • Familiarity with campaign tracking techniques
  • Experience in intelligence-led hunting
  • Coding experience in Python or PHP
  • Critical thinking and solid communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal direction

Benefits For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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