Offensive Security Engineer

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Offensive Security Engineer to conduct Red Team operations and enhance its security posture. The position involves executing assessments against various systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring peers. This role is essential for improving defenses against emerging cyber threats.

Benefits

Equity and bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security testing.
• Contributions to the security community are preferred.
• OSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct offensive security assessments against systems.
• Design and lead technical security evaluations.
• Automate assessments and incorporate threat intelligence.

Skills

Red Team Security Testing

Penetration Testing

Cyber Threat Hunting

Coding/Scripting

Threat Intelligence Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

Linux

Windows

macOS

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Base pay range

$147,000.00/yr - $208,000.00/yr

Meta's Offensive Security Group is seeking an experienced Offensive Security Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for executing tactical, offensive assessments across various environments, emulating internal and external threats, and driving remediations to improve the organization's security posture.

Offensive Security Engineer Responsibilities:

• Conduct offensive security engagements, including Red Team operations, threat-based evaluations, and vulnerability research and exploitation against both internal and external facing systems
• Design, scope, and lead complex technical assessments, Purple Team Engagements, and other security initiatives to test attack detection and prevention effectiveness
• Automate portions of assessments, scoping, or other offensive security work to inform and drive our engagements
• Incorporate Threat Intelligence research to track APT trends and help partners test their environments against new and emerging threats
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Incident Response, Product Security, and other security partners, to align remediation efforts and drive fixes after testing cycles
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers to identify and facilitate solutions to increase the impact of the team's work
• Influence and align the team’s strategy, and collaboratively prioritize and deliver specific multi-year roadmaps and projects
• Coach, mentor, support and care for the team in a way that enables long-term career development, happiness and success at scale
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Information Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Red Team Security Testing, Penetration Testing, and/or Cyber Threat Hunting
• Demonstrated coding/scripting skills in one or more general purpose languages
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, presentations, bug bounty, tooling, etc)
• Track record of participation in Capture The Flag competitions
• Offensive Security Certified Professional(OSCP) certification, or equivalent
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS)
• Understanding of attack surfaces for enterprise systems and services
• Experience working closely with defenders to identify and fix problems
  
  

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$147,000/year to $208,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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