Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and working on AR/VR experiences.
$147,000 - $208,000
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Meta Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer specializing in IR Threat Intelligence to join their team. This role combines technical security expertise with threat intelligence analysis to protect Meta's infrastructure and employees. The position involves tracking and investigating cyber threats, working with incident response teams, and developing security tooling. With a competitive compensation package of $147,000-$208,000 plus benefits, this role offers an opportunity to work at one of tech's leading companies.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in threat intelligence research and strong technical skills including programming in Python or PHP. You'll be responsible for tracking threat actors, providing actionable intelligence, and improving Meta's security systems. The role requires both independent work and cross-functional collaboration with teams across multiple locations.

Meta offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus equity and bonus opportunities. As part of Meta's security team, you'll be working to protect the infrastructure that connects billions of users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta's future AR/VR initiatives.

This position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and requires a blend of technical security expertise, threat intelligence experience, and strong analytical skills. You'll be joining a company at the forefront of social technology, working to secure both traditional and emerging platforms. The role offers significant impact potential in protecting one of the world's largest tech companies and its users.

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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
  • 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
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years experience in threat actor tracking or intelligence research
  • Experience working with teams across multiple locations/time zones
  • Familiarity with campaign tracking techniques
  • Experience in intelligence-led hunting
  • Coding or scripting experience in Python or PHP
  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks independently

Benefits For Security Engineer - IR Threat Intelligence

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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