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Threat Intelligence Analyst, Global Security Organization

2 days ago San Jose, CA

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 Threat Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for developing intelligence products through collection, evaluation, analysis and reporting of cyber threat information and the development of intelligence services for the company worldwide. You will be responsible for continuously assessing and reviewing intelligence requirements, gathering and centralizing relevant sources of intelligence, and developing and disseminating non technical threat intelligence. You will be presenting reports for awareness and response action. To be successful, the Threat Intelligence engineer will drive teams to build products customized for stakeholder needs, including cyber threat intelligence, cybercrime intelligence, vulnerability intelligence, counterintelligence, and insider risk.

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Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits relevant to our infrastructure and products.
- Research new methods and technologies to detect cyber threats, identify signals, and design data-driven approaches that use these signals to identify security threats and security breaches.
- Intelligence data development and scripting (Python/Golang)
- Collaborate with cross-functional software engineering teams in developing products and services
- Create and maintain use cases for intelligence monitoring, develop and deliver high-quality written products and oral intelligence briefings
- Identify and assess emerging risks, including analysis of deep and dark web data
- Apply cutting-edge AI technologies/Machine Learning (ML) to develop innovative AI solutions for security.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Proficient experience in threat intelligence analysis, intelligence services and content development
- Proficient experience in computer security incident handling, Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), insider threat, and physical asset security
- Knowledge and expertise in developing threat intelligence reporting and management of threat intelligence platforms
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Network Layers, etc.), malware operation and indicators, current threat landscape (threat actors, APT, cyber-crime, etc.), and security-related technologies and their functions (IDS, IPS, FW, WAF, SIEM, EDR, DLP, Proxy, next gen anti-malware etc.)

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors' Degree or industry equivalent work experience in international security architecture and engineering in a converged security program GCTI certification or minimum 5 years applicable experience
- Automatic data gathering development and scripting skills are preferred.
- In depth knowledge in the use of databases for reporting (SQL language) GCIH, GCIA, CEH, or CISSP

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118800 - $196000 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: TikTok-7535321209305008391
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-10T00:17:55

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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