Senior Network Security Engineer - USDS

Responsibilities
- Must be skilled in conducting technical analysis of network security and business problems, as well as threats, incidents, investigations, workforce protection, and other general security-related issues.
- Must have the ability to communicate well, participate in coordinating response and defensive actions over a variety of security disciplines, and disseminate security information as appropriate in support of TikTok's critical business, go to market, and operational infrastructure needs.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of network architecture, troubleshooting, and security protocols. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network systems, ensuring seamless performance and secure connectivity.
- Network Security Design & Implementation: Develop, deploy, and maintain security architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and network access controls.
- Threat Monitoring & Analysis: Continuously monitor network traffic, logs, and alerts to identify and respond to security threats in real-time.
- Incident Response: Investigate and respond to security breaches and incidents; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits to identify and address potential risks.
- Security Policies & Procedures: Develop and enforce security best practices, protocols, and policies for network security operations.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure network security compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Security Upgrades & Patching: Maintain the latest security patches and updates across all network systems and devices.
- Collaboration & Training: Work closely with IT teams, developers, and management to strengthen security posture; provide guidance and training to other employees on security practices.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, incidents, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in network security, with a proven track record of designing and implementing security solutions.
- Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of network protocols, architecture, and security technologies (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.), Experience with security monitoring tools (SIEM, packet sniffers, etc.), Proficiency in performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure), Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and authorization protocols.
- Strong ability to identify and mitigate risks, troubleshoot network issues, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Travel: Open to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Any Cloud Security Certifications , Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $112800 - $1690000 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.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.