Security Investigator Engineer: Threat Intelligence & Automation

Meta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 184,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

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Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks a Security Engineer Investigator to proactively hunt threats, investigate complex abuse cases, and build automated investigative tooling at scale. You will analyze large datasets, translate findings into actionable enforcement, and collaborate across time zones to protect users across Meta apps.

The role involves sensitive content exposure and requires strong communication of technical results. The candidate will bring 8+ years in cyber security or related fields, proficiency with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cyber security or related fields.
• Experience with Python, PHP, or similar scripting languages.
• Proven large-scale data analysis and using big data tools (Maltego, Palantir, Tableau, etc).
• Track record of effective communication and presenting technical findings.
• Ability to prioritize and execute with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Combination of investigative and engineering skills.
• Experience working with teams across locations/time zones.
• BS/MS or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity or related field.

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for threats and undetected abuse by leveraging internal data, OSINT, and private intelligence.
• Investigate complex cases to understand abuse and implement enforcement strategies to mitigate and/or detect harm.
• Identify areas to automate investigative tooling and tradecraft.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to advance investigations, quantify trends or support findings.
• Implement effective strategies to prevent and disrupt abuse at scale.
• Address sensitive content issues, including graphic images, videos, writings, and offensive language.

Skills

Python

PHP

Scripting

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS or equivalent

Tools

Maltego

Palantir

Tableau

Job description

Meta seeks a Security Engineer Investigator to proactively hunt threats, investigate complex abuse cases, and build automated investigative tooling at scale. You will analyze large datasets, translate findings into actionable enforcement, and collaborate across time zones to protect users across Meta apps.

The role involves sensitive content exposure and requires strong communication of technical results. The candidate will bring 8+ years in cyber security or related fields, proficiency with