Security Engineer, Investigations - i3E

Meta; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams seek security engineers to investigate sophisticated threat actors and advance investigative methods. You will automate and mature team processes through tooling, and apply innovative approaches to protecting users from offline harm.

You will work on high-visibility risks across Meta apps, applying data analysis, AI-enabled detection, and cross-functional collaboration across locations to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cyber security or related field.
• Experience with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and big data tools (Maltego/Palantir/Tableau).
• Proven ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Investigate sophisticated threat actors and offline risks.
• Automate and mature investigative processes through tooling.
• Work across teams to design AI-enabled detection and response solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-location stakeholders and manage enterprise-scale projects.

Skills

Python

PHP

Scripting languages

Data analysis

Communication

Independent work

AI skills

Threat intelligence

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Maltego

Palantir

Tableau

Job description

The Integrity, Investigations, Intelligence and Events (i3E) teams at Meta are dedicated to protecting the users of our family of applications (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus) from a multitude of threats including: criminal organizations, human trafficking and exploitation, and scams/fraud. We are seeking security engineers to investigate sophisticated threat actors, advance investigative methods, automate and mature team processes through tooling, and use innovative approaches to protecting people from offline harm. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging, complicated, and high-visibility risks the company is facing.

• 5+ years of experience in cyber security, private sector security investigations, intelligence, or a related government role
• Experience working with Python, PHP or similar scripting languages
• Proven experience conducting large scale data analysis and utilizing big data tools such as Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc
• Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings
• Experience prioritizing and executing with minimal direction or oversight
• Experience to work within a fast-paced environment where priorities shift and change
• A combination of investigative skills and engineering skills
• Experience working with a team spanning multiple locations/time zones
• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity or related field
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience working or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and/or multi-organization cross functional stakeholders
• Experience in deploying AI-driven solutions for detection, enforcement, and investigation
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Familiarity with sophisticated cyber threats
• Subject matter expertise with either criminal organizations, child safety, human exploitation, fraud/scams, information operations, malware, or account-based threats
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience with open source investigation techniques and familiarity with a variety of internet research tools