Security Detection Engineer, Insider Trust

Meta, a global leader in social technology and immersive experiences, is seeking a Security Detection Engineer for their Insider Trust team. This role represents a unique opportunity to protect one of the world's largest tech companies from internal threats and data breaches.

The position sits within Meta Security's Insider Trust team, which focuses on identifying and responding to insider threats to data. The team's critical mission involves protecting user data, intellectual property, and sensitive information from internal misuse. This role combines technical security engineering with investigative work, requiring both technical expertise and analytical thinking.

As a Security Detection Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building and improving detection systems for malicious insider activities. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, including GenAI capabilities, and requires expertise in Python programming and SQL databases. You'll collaborate with software engineering teams to develop advanced detection solutions and work closely with Human Resources and Legal teams on complex investigations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in Detection & Response Engineering or similar Security Engineering roles, with a strong background in event-based detection methods and log analysis. You'll need to be comfortable working with large datasets, developing automated workflows, and conducting technical security investigations.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $147,000 to $208,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. As a Meta employee, you'll receive comprehensive benefits and be part of a company that's shaping the future of digital connection and immersive technologies.

Working remotely, you'll have the flexibility to contribute to Meta's security infrastructure while collaborating with teams across the organization. This role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to work on challenging security problems at scale. If you're passionate about security, enjoy building detection systems, and want to protect one of the world's most influential tech companies, this role presents an excellent career opportunity.