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Senior Security Analyst - Incident Response, Global Insider Risk

Senior Security Analyst - Incident Response, Global Insider Risk

TikTokSan Jose, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Security Analyst - Incident Response, Global Insider Risk

Responsibilities

  • The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products, protecting over 1 billion users worldwide.
  • As part of the Threat and Incident Management team, support TikTok's inside threat operation, using analytical methods to understand insider risk patterns and building models for forecasting insider risk scenarios.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders from data engineers to executives, prioritizing data sources for onboarding into risk models and gathering requirements for dashboards to provide a holistic view of operations.
  • Analyze and validate large, complex datasets to identify potential threats and develop detection logic to mitigate risks.
  • Triage, investigate, and conduct end-to-end incident response processes for security incidents from SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and endpoint tools.
  • Respond to security incidents in real-time, participate in root cause analysis, escalation, and incident recovery efforts.
  • Coordinate with system owners, data teams, and business units to enhance detection logic, reduce false positives, and refine workflows.
  • Create and maintain dashboards to support threat hunting, investigations, and operational reporting.
  • Communicate findings, risk posture, and remediation steps to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify process improvements and implement scalable security solutions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in detection coverage, response readiness, and insider threat frameworks.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience on an infosec / corpsec team in incident response and detection engineering.
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with security technologies such as SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and UAM tools.
  • Ability to assess and prioritize risks in real‑time in a dynamic environment.
  • Passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and continuously improving security posture.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience in cybersecurity focusing on incident response or insider risk.
  • Experience with AI / ML techniques to enhance threat detection and workflow automation.
  • Strong understanding of threat intelligence platforms, TTPs, and threat modeling.
  • Excellent ability to distill complex findings into actionable insights, even across language barriers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across global, cross‑functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently.

    • About TikTok

    TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore and offices worldwide.

    Why Join Us

    Our mission inspires creativity and joy, guided by curiosity, humility, and an “Always Day 1” mindset. We foster diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and building an inclusive workplace.

    Diversity & Inclusion

    TikTok is committed to an inclusive environment where employees are valued for their skills and experiences.

    TikTok Accommodation

    TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other protected characteristics. Reach out at https : / / tinyurl.com / RA-request.

    Job Information

    【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) : $118,800 – $196,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off.

    Seniority Level

    Associate

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

  • Information Technology
  • Computer and Network Security

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