Senior Vulnerability Management Specialist

Responsibilities

The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products. Also known as "GSO", this team is the foundation of our efforts to keep TikTok safe, secure, and operating at scale for over 1 billion people around the world. We work to ensure that the TikTok platform is safe and secure, that our users' experience and their data remains safe from external or internal threats, and that we comply with global regulations wherever TikTok operates.

Trust is one of TikTok's biggest initiatives, and security is integral to our success. In whatever ways users interact with us - whether they're watching videos on their For You page, interacting with a Live video, or buying products on TikTok Shop - GSO protects their data and privacy, so they can have a secure and trustworthy experience.

The Senior Vulnerability Engineer is tasked with the day to day activities of the Vulnerability Management Team. They schedule, conduct, and regularly review vulnerabilities, analyzing for key risks and escalating where needed. They should be aware of current policies and procedures and ensure they are being followed properly. The Senior Vulnerability Engineer should have hands on experience with vulnerability management tools and be able to mentor and advise other team members.

Responsibilities:
Vulnerability Assessment
- Thoroughly review, evaluate and validate vulnerability reports received from security researchers, vendors, or internal sources to determine their legitimacy and impact on our applications. Evaluate vulnerabilities based on severity and reduce false positives
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations to development teams on how to effectively remediate/patch vulnerabilities, including code changes, configuration adjustments, and best practices in secure coding

Documentation and Reporting:
- Develop processes and document procedures for use by other team members and to enhance efficiencies
- Maintain regular communication with Vulnerability Management Lead and organizational management for collaboration, process optimization, tools tuning, and information sharing

Security Awareness Training:
- Promote security awareness within the organization by conducting training sessions, sharing insights on emerging threats, and fostering a culture of security consciousness

Scripting Coding & Automation:
- Develop scripts, plugins, or integrations to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows
- Develop custom tools or applications to address specific automation needs within the vulnerability management process
- Write and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation activities

Compliance & Audit Support:
- Participate in audits and assessments to validate vulnerability management processes
- Implement controls to address compliance requirements related to vulnerabilities
- Assist in the preparation of security reports for compliance and audit purposes

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of common vulnerabilities, vulnerability scoring systems (e.g. CVSSv3) and remediation steps (e.g., OWASP Top 10, Patch Management)
- Hands-on experience in testing web and mobile applications, including manual and automated testing, with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)