Security Engineer Investigator, Insider Trust
Yesterday• New York, NY
As part of Meta Security, our Insider Trust team is dedicated to identifying and responding to insider threats that target our data. Our mission is to detect, investigate, and mitigate damage caused by insider threats. We handle a wide range of abuse cases, including misuse of user data, intellectual property theft, and leaks of sensitive information.We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join the team. This role involves investigating, hunting, and automating internal signals to detect malicious activities related to insider threats.
Security Engineer Investigator, Insider Trust Responsibilities:
- Perform analysis, and threat hunting from a variety of log sources (e.g., individual host logs, network traffic logs) to identify potential insider threats
- Create workflows and automations to streamline signal detection, threat hunts, and investigative processes
- Collaborate with software and production engineering teams to build scalable and adaptable solutions for insider threat investigations
- Identify gaps in our infrastructure and work with cross-functional partners to improve visibility through logging and automation
- Build operational workflows and actions to auto-resolve false positives and provide context, scaling investigation capabilities
- Prioritize efforts to maximize impact by enhancing visibility, automating processes, and scaling investigative capabilities
- Coach, mentor, and support team members to foster long-term career growth, job satisfaction, and success
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in Detection & Response Engineering, Insider Threat, or a similar Security Engineering role
- Technical and procedural expertise in conducting security investigations, including response, forensics, and large-scale log analysis
- Experience with attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Proficiency in coding or scripting in one or more general-purpose programming languages
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$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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Client-provided location(s): New York, NY
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2cxoMAB_1002
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-23T19:51:58
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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