Security Engineer-Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering

Summary:

We are seeking a Security Engineer who specializes in designing and implementing new systems and tools to enhance the security of Meta's products and infrastructure. This role is ideal for individuals with deep security domain expertise who are passionate about building solutions and using AI to address evolving security requirements and use cases.

Required Skills:

Security Engineer-Surface Coverage, Detection Engineering Responsibilities:

1. Design, prototype, and implement AI-driven security systems and tools to protect Meta's products and internal infrastructure

2. Develop and maintain security-focused code, libraries, and frameworks for use by Security Engineers, Analysts, and engineering teams

3. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, security solutions aligned with company objectives

4. Rapidly experiment with and iterate on specialized security technologies, leveraging AI to address emerging threats and requirements

5. Apply deep security expertise to solve complex challenges, mitigate risks, and mentor other engineers in advanced security domains

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

6. B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

7. 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing security systems, tools, or frameworks

8. Extensive knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures

9. Proficiency in coding with experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Go, or equivalent

10. Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders

11. Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate on security solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

12. Experience in Detection & Response Engineering or similar Security Engineering role

13. Experience building complex automations and integrations using Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms

14. Background in security-focused software engineering, designing large scale systems and data pipelines, or offensive security

15. Experience in threat hunting including leveraging intelligence data to proactively identify and iteratively investigates suspicious behavior across networks and systems

16. Broad knowledge across the Security domain, as well as thorough focus in one (or more) areas such as Logs and events processing, Incident Management, Digital Forensics, Offensive Security Testing, Detection and/or Response tooling development

17. Experience designing systems used for responding to both external and insider threats

18. Experience analyzing network and host-based security events

19. Knowledge of networking technologies, specifically TCP/IP and the related protocols

20. Knowledge of operating systems, file systems, and memory structures on Windows, MacOS and Linux

Public Compensation:

$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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