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Application Security-Variant Analysis Intern London

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TikTok

Application Security-Variant Analysis Intern London

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

You'll be joining a global offensive security team comprised of experienced professionals specializing in both application and native security. Our team is distributed across multiple continents, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise to tackle complex security challenges. We collaborate closely to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities in a wide range of environments, from modern applications to low-level native code, driving innovation in security research and automation.

Responsibilities
- Support technical Root Cause Analysis for security issues.
- Conduct variant analysis to identify similar vulnerabilities across the codebase. Work with senior engineers to develop patterns and detection methods for recurring vulnerability types or techniques.

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- Contribute to the improvement of our security automation pipelines and tooling.
- Extend internal security projects with continuous research and insights.
- Work closely with security engineers, developers, and QA to communicate findings, suggest remediations, and validate fixes.
- Clearly document analysis, findings, and enhancements for internal knowledge sharing and future reference.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or above.
-Available to start an internship from June to August, expected duration is 3 months.
- Fundamental knowledge of Application Security for client and server side (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices.
- Programming and code review capabilities in at least one of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, Golang
- Interest in security tooling, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with Burp Suite or similar web security testing tools.
- Experience participating in Bug Bounty Programs or Capture The Flag competitions.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks.
- Fundamental knowledge of Application Security for mobile applications (Android/iOS).

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: TikTok-7503847544330701063
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

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

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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