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Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

AT Meta
Meta

Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM)

London, United Kingdom

Meta's security team is the central engine driving data and systems security at the company, supporting Meta and all of its family of apps. The security organization is responsible for inhibiting malicious actors from compromising our environment, preventing, detecting and responding to them before they do damage if they do, ensuring we are maintaining the protections we say we will, and engaging with the community to help those outside the company learn from the work we do. We work across all parts of the company, from the corporate infrastructure to production to external services, interfacing with nearly every team in the company.The Security Engineer should have prior experience with security policy, risk, and access management disciplines and be experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position will be responsible for identifying and enforcing solutions to control access to internal systems. An ideal candidate is someone that has technical knowledge of the broad aspects of information security, and is able to identify deficiencies in the access management space. This role specifically needs conceptual understanding of the IAM concepts that can be applied to our internal IAM solutions. This role requires a broad mix of security, technical, coding and communication skills coupled with a desire to learn.

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Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Responsibilities:
  • Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, authoring reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results
  • Contribute to publications and open-sourcing efforts
  • Work with a large team
  • Prioritize research that can be applied to Meta's product development
  • Mentor other team members. Play a significant role in healthy cross-functional collaboration
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience in building products in Python/C++/ PHP/Hacklang/React technologies
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems or similar experience
  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • Experience in assessing security deficiencies in first-party/internal information systems and recommending mitigating controls
  • 3+ years of proven experience working on Information Security teams or conducting Information Security consulting engagements
  • Knowledge of evaluating systems architectural designs, data-flow diagrams and technical security implementations, particularly in context of access management in different geographical locations
  • Experience with developing security reporting and recommendations that are meaningful, defensible and actionable for a variety of audiences
  • Skills to manage competing priorities and simultaneous projects in a time-sensitive and productive environment with little supervision
  • Experience in communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, collaborators and clients, at different levels
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Highly experience in analytical and problem-solving skills, including a basic understanding of data analysis techniques
  • Good grasp of SOX, SOC2, NIST, PCI, ISO, and other security regulations
  • Experience in the IAM domain in a cloud based infrastructure environment
  • Program and project management skills
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.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2aglMAB
Employment Type: Other

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

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