Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and immersive AR/VR experiences.
$147,000 - $208,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
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 vast infrastructure and employees. The position offers a competitive salary range of $147,000-$208,000 plus bonus and equity compensation.

The role demands a seasoned professional with 7+ years of experience in threat actor tracking and intelligence research. You'll be at the forefront of Meta's security operations, proactively responding to diverse security threats and tracking potential threat actors targeting the company and its employees. Your responsibilities will span from conducting sophisticated threat analysis to developing improved security tooling and systems.

As a Security Engineer at Meta, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations. The role requires expertise in programming languages like Python or PHP, and familiarity with various security tools and frameworks. You'll be responsible for identifying gaps in current detection systems and implementing long-term security improvements.

Meta offers an environment where you'll tackle complex security challenges at scale, protecting billions of users across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company's expansion into AR/VR technologies presents unique security challenges and opportunities for growth. You'll be part of a team that shapes the security landscape of next-generation social technologies.

The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong analytical and communication skills. You'll need to think critically, work independently, and collaborate effectively with incident responders and security teams. The role offers opportunities to engage with the broader security community and contribute to Meta's mission of connecting people safely and securely.

Working at Meta means joining a company at the forefront of technological innovation, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact on the security of platforms used by billions of people worldwide, while working alongside some of the industry's best security professionals.

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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
  • Experience managing and executing projects

Benefits For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits package

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