Security Engineer, Product Security - Global Security Organization

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Security Engineer in Product Security to join the Global Security Organization in Singapore. You will manage product security incidents, drive internal initiatives, gather intelligence, investigate and validate reported vulnerabilities, and work to reduce risk as TikTok scales.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess threats, automate security workflows, and strengthen the vulnerability lifecycle across the platform while maintaining trust with users

Responsibilities

• Strategic problem solving and automation to enhance security processes.
• Vulnerability impact analysis of CVEs and associated public exploit code.
• Own the vulnerability lifecycle: identify, analyze, document, and coordinate remediation of security weaknesses.
• Incident response & mitigation: manage cybersecurity incidents, pinpoint affected systems, outline risks.
• External collaboration & communication: engage with external security experts and communicate complex info.
• Program effectiveness & disclosure: use data to measure security program effectiveness and coord. vulnerability disclosure.
• Vulnerability scanning operations: operate and manage scanning platforms and prioritize issues.

Skills

Automation

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Job description

Security Engineer, Product Security - Global Security Organization

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Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A224551B

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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.Your role, as a security engineer on the vulnerability management team, will be to manage product security incidents, develop internal security initiatives, gather intelligence, investigate, and validate reported vulnerabilities. We're heavily involved in the vulnerability space to improve TikTok's security everyday.

• Strategic Problem Solving & Automation: Analyze complex security issues, develop clear and practical solutions, execute tasks with meticulous attention to detail, and develop automated solutions and scripts to enhance security processes
• Vulnerability Impact Analysis: Analyze CVEs and associated public exploit code to determine their practical implications and potential risk to the operational environment
• Own the Vulnerability Lifecycle: Identify, analyze, document, and coordinate the remediation of security weaknesses and potential attack methods in code and systems
• Incident Response & Mitigation: Manage and respond to cybersecurity incidents, pinpointing affected systems and clearly outlining risks and exposures
• External Collaboration & Communication: Engage with external security experts and communicate complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences
• Program Effectiveness & Disclosure: Utilize data to measure security program effectiveness and coordinate the responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability Scanning Operations: Operate and manage vulnerability scanning platforms, interpreting results to identify and prioritize security issues

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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.