Site Reliability Engineer, Security Engineering

TikTok; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer in Sydney to join the Security Engineering team. You will design and implement the security maintenance framework, build SRE tooling, and improve automation for reliable security services.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, ownership of critical infrastructure, and cutting-edge technology adoption in a fast-growing tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Solid programming skills in Go, Java, or Python and ability to deliver high quality code.
• Familiar with Gin, Django, or Spring web frameworks and their design principles.
• Deep understanding of Linux, TCP/IP, and HTTP, with exposure to networks and storage.
• Familiar with cloud frameworks and Kubernetes; experience with SRE tools like Ansible, Argo CD, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Strong curiosity to learn cutting-edge tech, good communication and collaboration, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the security maintenance framework for the security infrastructure and build SRE capabilities.
• Design and develop SRE infrastructure and tools for full lifecycle of security systems; enable rapid iteration and reliability.
• Improve automation and evolve the SRE platform to enhance reliability and efficiency across security services.

Skills

Go/Java/Python

Linux

TCP/IP/HTTP

Kubernetes

Ansible

Argo CD

Prometheus

Grafana

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Gin/Django/Spring

Linux

Kubernetes

Ansible

Argo CD

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer, Security Engineering

Location:

Sydney

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A192635

Responsibilities

About the TeamAs part of the Security Engineering team, we are responsible for supporting the company's construction of security capabilities and platform services, combining other teams to create efficient and high-quality service docking capabilities, enhancing interactive experience, and lowering the user's barriers to understanding and using security services.

• Design and implement the security maintenance framework for the company's security infrastructure, and build cutting-edge SRE technologies for system deployment, upgrade, capacity planning and rapid troubleshooting and disaster recovery.
• Design and develop the SRE infrastructure and maintenance tools for the full lifecycle of security system development; support the rapid iteration and system reliability for the company's security services.
• Improve the automation and the intelligence of the SRE infrastructure and evolve it into a platform, and improve the overall reliability and efficiency of the company's security systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• 2. Solid programming skills, mastering at least one of the programming skills such as Go/Java/Python, and being able to deliver high quality code.
• 3. Familiar with at least one of the web frameworks, such as Gin/Django/Spring, with a decent understanding of their design principles.
• 4. Deep understanding of Linux OS, sound knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, with good exposure to network, storage, as well as computer architecture.
• 5. Familiar with cloud framework with experience in Kubernetes. Good experience with SRE tools such as Ansible, Argo CD, Promethues, and Grafana.
• 6. Passionate about self-studying cutting edge technologies and staying relevant. Strong communication and collaboration skills, and willing to take ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Track record in developing large-scale SRE platform/tooling.
• 2. Experience in building and operating large-scale distributed systems with automation.

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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