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Detection & Response Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence

Today Flexible / Remote

Meta Security is looking for a threat intelligence investigator with extensive experience in investigating cyber threats with an intelligence-driven approach. You will be proactively responding to a broad set of security threats, as well as tracking actor groups with an interest or capability to target Meta and its employees. You will also be identifying the gaps in current detections and preventions by long-term intelligence tracking and research, and working with cross-functional stakeholders to improve Meta's security posture.

Detection & Response Security Engineer, Threat Intelligence Responsibilities:

  • Track threat clusters posing threats to Meta's infrastructure and employees, and identify, develop and implement countermeasures on our corporate network
  • Investigate, mitigate, and forecast emerging technical trends and communicate effectively with actionable suggestions to different types of audiences
  • Work closely with incident responders to provide useful and timely intelligence to enrich ongoing investigations
  • Improve the tooling of threat cluster tracking and intelligence data integration to existing systems
  • Engage constructively in cross-functional projects to improve the security posture of Meta's infrastructure, such as red team operations, surface detection coverage expansion and vulnerability management discussions
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years threat intelligence experience
  • Familiarity with campaign tracking techniques and converting the tracking results to long term countermeasures
  • Familiarity with threat modeling framework, such as Diamond Model or/and MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Experience with intelligence-driven hunting to spot suspicious activities in the network and identify potential risks
  • Proven track record of managing and executing on short term and long term projects
  • Ability to work with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with minimal direction or oversight
  • Ability to think critically and qualify assessments with solid communications skills
  • Coding or scripting experience in one or more scripting languages such as Python or PHP
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience close collaborating with incident responders on incident investigations
  • Familiarity with malware analysis or network traffic analysis
  • Familiarity with nation-state, sophisticated criminal, or supply chain threats
  • Familiarity with file-based or network-based rules and signatures for detection and tracking of complex threats, such as YARA or Snort
  • Experience in one or more query languages such as SQL
  • Experience authoring production code for threat intelligence tooling
  • Experience conducting large scale data analysis
  • Experience working across the broader security community
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2glDMAR
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-08T19:53:37

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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