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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 virtual reality experiences.
$147,000 - $208,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity
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Description For Security Engineer, IR Threat Intelligence

Meta is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in IR Threat Intelligence to join their team. This role combines cybersecurity expertise with proactive threat investigation and intelligence-driven approaches. The position offers an opportunity to work at one of the world's leading tech companies, protecting Meta's infrastructure and employees from sophisticated cyber threats.

The role involves tracking and investigating cyber threats, working with incident responders, and improving security systems. You'll be responsible for identifying gaps in current detection methods and developing countermeasures against potential threats. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience in threat intelligence, and the ability to work across multiple teams and time zones.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience in threat actor tracking or intelligence research, combined with technical skills in programming languages like Python or PHP. You'll work in either Washington, D.C. or New York City, contributing to Meta's mission of connecting people and building secure digital experiences.

Meta offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $147,000 to $208,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. The company provides comprehensive benefits and the chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges at a global scale. This role offers excellent career growth potential and the opportunity to work with some of the best security professionals in the industry.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to protect billions of users while working with state-of-the-art technology, this role at Meta could be your next career move.

Last updated 7 months ago

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
  • 5+ years experience in threat actor tracking or intelligence research
  • Experience working with teams across multiple locations/time zones
  • Familiarity with campaign tracking techniques
  • Familiarity with threat modeling framework
  • Experience with intelligence-driven hunting
  • Coding or scripting experience in Python or PHP
  • Experience thinking critically with solid communications skills
  • Experience prioritizing and executing tasks with minimal direction

Benefits For Security Engineer, IR Threat Intelligence

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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