Head of Gateway & Client Security Engineering

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 257,000 - 616,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture is seeking an experienced People Leader to build and guide a new Engineering team within the Security and Privacy group. You will own the transition to internal ownership of core security gateways and the MAS endpoint client, spanning iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows and Linux.

You will drive architecture, reliability, and secure SDLC practices while partnering with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align security with business objectives and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in software or security engineering, with at least 3 years in a people management role leading engineering teams.
• Proven experience with the design and implementation of enterprise-scale security solutions, such as network gateways, proxies, or data loss prevention (DLP) systems.
• Deep understanding of secure SDLC principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the End-to-End Lifecycle: Direct the architecture, design, development, and operation of all security gateways and the MAS endpoint assurance client.
• Drive the Transition to Internal Ownership: Develop and execute a phased strategy to migrate responsibilities from our cloud partner to your internal team, ensuring seamless continuity and improved capabilities.
• Enhance System Reliability and Scalability: Implement SRE best practices to ensure our security infrastructure is highly available, performant, and scalable to meet the demands of all USDS applications.
• Champion Secure SDLC: Integrate threat modeling, security code reviews, and automated testing into the development lifecycle for all custom-engineered solutions.
• Orchestrate Cross-Functional Delivery: Collaborate closely with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure security solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Build a High-Performing Team: Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier security engineers, building a diverse team with the skills needed to take on complex engineering challenges.
• Develop and Mentor Talent: Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to foster the growth of your team members. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Set the Technical Vision and Roadmap: Define the long-term technical strategy for gateways and client security, aligning it with the broader USDS security posture and business goals.
• Foster a Culture of Security Ownership: Champion a proactive and collaborative security culture within your team and across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Security engineering

Software engineering

SDLC

Cloud strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture is seeking an experienced People Leader to build and guide a new Engineering team within the Security and Privacy group. You will own the transition to internal ownership of core security gateways and the MAS endpoint client, spanning iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows and Linux.

You will drive architecture, reliability, and secure SDLC practices while partnering with product, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align security with business objectives and regulatory