Specialist, Influence Operations - Global Security Organization
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 GSO is hiring a Specialist, Influence Operations to join the Threat Management, Incident Response, and Investigations pillar working on proactive detection and intelligence production related to covert influence operations on the platform.
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Responsibilities:
- You will use your leadership skills and investigative and adversarial mindset to help us prevent, identify, detect, and mitigate influence operation (IO) networks and inauthentic engagement on TikTok and flag emerging areas of risk for cross functional teams
- You will help develop, iterate, and manage AI-enabled solutions for coordinated harms surfacing on platform
- Work across teams focused on intelligence, investigations, and policy decisions related to a variety of deceptive behaviors and online harms
- Conduct regular large scale data analysis and intelligence collection utilizing OSINT tradecraft
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience briefing stakeholders on relevant risks posed by emerging trends, themes, and narratives related to potential influence operation activity
- Experience conducting Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for the purpose of counter disinformation or counter influence operations requirements
- Experience utilizing OSINT tools for social media listening and network analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing technical solutions in the OSINT space, specifically related to online harms such as covert influence operations (CIO) and coordinated violent extremism
- Experience in long-form investigations or research related to influence operations or disinformation
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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