Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity
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Description For Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Meta is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join their security team, which serves as the central engine driving data and systems security across Meta's family of apps. This role combines technical expertise with security policy and access management, requiring someone who can identify and implement solutions to control access to internal systems.

The position demands a professional with deep understanding of IAM concepts and their practical application to internal solutions. You'll be working with cross-functional teams, designing and implementing systems that enhance Meta's IAM infrastructure, and building tools to improve the company's security posture. The role requires expertise in Python/C++ and PHP/Hack programming, along with experience in large-scale distributed systems.

As a Security Engineer at Meta, you'll be part of a team that protects one of the world's largest technology companies, working across corporate infrastructure, production systems, and external services. You'll be responsible for conducting design and code reviews, analyzing system efficiency, and providing technical recommendations while balancing security needs with practical implementation.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience and information security expertise, combined with strong communication skills to effectively articulate security findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll be working in Meta's London office, contributing to the security of platforms used by billions of people worldwide.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges at massive scale, while collaborating with some of the industry's best security professionals. You'll be at the forefront of protecting Meta's users and infrastructure, making a significant impact on the security of products used by people around the globe.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Design and implement systems that enhance the security of Facebook's Identity & Access Management Systems
  • Build and maintain tools that improve the Identity and Access Management posture at Meta
  • Conduct design and code reviews
  • Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability for assigned product area and/or systems
  • Interface with other teams to incorporate their innovations
  • Articulate security findings to internal stakeholders
  • Provide defensible recommendations on technical, physical and administrative control implementations
  • Participate in the development and oversight of corrective actions relating to security issues
  • Participate in cross-functional, team, and status review meetings
  • Recommend process improvement and strategic initiatives related to security

Requirements For Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Python
PHP
  • Experience in writing custom scripts in Python/C++ and PHP/Hack
  • BSc in Computer Science related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Experience in assessing security deficiencies in first-party/internal information systems
  • 5+ years of proven experience working on Information Security teams
  • Knowledge of evaluating systems architectural designs, data-flow diagrams and technical security implementations
  • Experience with developing security reporting and recommendations
  • Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects

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