Senior Incident Response Analyst

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The Global Security Organization provides industry-leading cyber-security and business protection services to TikTok globally. Our organization employs four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. Firstly, we Champion Transparency & Trust by leading the charge in organizational transparency, prioritizing customer trust, and placing user needs first. Secondly, we aim to maintain Best in Class Global Security by proactively identifying and reducing risks while enabling innovative product development. We constantly work towards a sustainable world-class security capability. Thirdly, we strive to be a Business Catalyst & Enabler by embodying the DNA of technical innovation and ensuring our Global Security operations are fast and agile. Finally, we Drive Empowered & Risk-Informed Decision Making by providing our leaders with the necessary information to make agile decisions based on risk. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office for 2 to 3 days a week, as directed by their manager. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

As a Senior Incident Response Analyst, you will be a member of TikTok's enterprise Threat Detection and Response team. The Threat Detection and Response team is responsible for 24x7 monitoring of multiple security-related information sources to manage incidents related to cyber, privacy, and data protection for TikTok data, infrastructure, and products. The Threat Detection and Response team will regularly survey the TikTok networks for signs of a breach, malware, or unauthorized access. Additionally, the Threat Detection and Response team is responsible for developing and maintaining incident response plans, playbooks and procedures. Finally, the Threat Detection and Response team will be responsible for data collection and analysis of Incident Response data.

Responsibilities:
- Active participation and situational leadership in incident response activities.
- Conduct technical analysis and assessments of security-related incidents, including malware analysis, packet-level analysis, and system-level forensic analysis.
- Conduct analysis of network traffic and output from various network-centric technologies.
- Collect and analyze disk & memory images with the intent of identifying information related to a security incident.
- Identify major threats that target TikTok users or utilize company infrastructure
- Develop incident response plans and procedures, including identification, remediation, containment, and eradication procedures
- Provide input to cross-functional teams to ensure that log sources meet analyst needs and that sensors and collection devices are placed strategically throughout the environment
- Work with Crisis Management to enable crisis procedures and execute when necessary
- Synthesize technical details of critical incidents to executive management and provide immediate containment and eradication recommendations
- Support the onboarding of new products, data, process, or tools by identifying requirements by integrating them into operations (processes, playbooks, and training)
- Mentor and guide junior Threat Detection and Response analysts to grow their incident response analysis skills
- This position is part of a 24x7x365 operation and may require shift and/or on-call work

Qualifications

- Bachelors' Degree or industry equivalent work experience in CyberSecurity with a focus on security analytics and incident response
- At least 5-7 years of directly related experience in computer security incident handling
- Strong experience with UNIX/Linux
- Experience with identifying and responding to advanced threats and threat actor TTPs
- Work well under pressure and within constraints to solve problems and meet objectives
- Excellent fundamental knowledge of industry-standard frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)
- Ability to work well in an ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications
- GCIA, GCIH, GREM or applicable experience in the Information Security field
- One or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Java, Python, etc.)
- SQL - Experience writing and executing SQL queries
- Experience in performing or overseeing static / dynamic malware analysis
- Experience in performing digital forensics for incident response
- Strong Operating System Administration skills including conceptual knowledge of OS internals and experience with core service types
- Experience in Windows and Mac environments

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at gprd.accommodations@tiktok.com

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Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $100000 - $230000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.