Security Engineer - Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

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
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer - Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

Meta Security is seeking a seasoned Security Engineer specializing in threat modeling, TTP identification, and detection engineering. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with some of the world's largest datasets and hyper-scale data pipelines. You'll collaborate with Software Engineers and Offensive Security Engineers to protect Meta's critical assets across both Production and Corporate systems.

The position involves developing sophisticated detection and response automation systems, utilizing both industry-standard and custom platforms. You'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive threat modeling, analyzing complex security architectures, and implementing effective detection controls. The role requires expertise in log analysis, security incident response, and the ability to build automated response workflows.

As a Security Engineer at Meta, you'll be at the forefront of protecting one of the world's largest technology companies. You'll work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies, handling both external and insider threats. The role offers exposure to diverse security challenges across cloud environments, networking equipment, endpoints, and mobile systems.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $147,000 to $208,000 per year, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to make a significant impact on the safety and security of platforms used by billions of people worldwide.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in security engineering, with experience in threat hunting, log analysis, and security automation. You'll be joining a company that's pushing the boundaries of technology, from social networking to virtual and augmented reality, making this an exciting opportunity to work on security at a massive scale.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer - Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

  • Lead cross-functional projects to improve detection and response capabilities
  • Review security architecture of large-scale systems and propose controls
  • Perform TTP-based Threat Modeling for various assets
  • Analyze logs to identify potential threats and detection ideas
  • Build response workflows and actions for false positives
  • Support security incident response
  • Design and implement attack testing automation
  • Build logging pipelines using custom datasets and infrastructure

Requirements For Security Engineer - Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

Linux
  • 6+ years of experience in Detection & Response Engineering or similar Security Engineering role
  • Experience building complex automations and integrations using SOAR platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience in Security
  • Experience designing systems for external and insider threats
  • Experience analyzing network and host-based security events
  • Knowledge of networking technologies, TCP/IP and related protocols
  • Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures on Windows, MacOS and Linux
  • Coding/scripting experience in one or more general purpose languages
  • Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

Benefits For Security Engineer - Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • bonus
  • equity

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