Security Engineer

Security Engineer at Meta in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary : Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click Apply to Job online on this web page. Required Skills : Security Engineer Responsibilities : 1. Identify, build, and configure security systems to protect infrastructure. 2. Identify and analyze threats that aim to collect sensitive information or disrupt business. 3. Analyze malware and develop new signatures or methodologies to track activity and drive rapid deployment of countermeasures. 4. Assess the security of the core infrastructure and take a hands-on role in building solutions. 5. Make threat intelligence actionable by integrating it with existing or novel detection capabilities. 6. Define configuration standards for system and network devices to harden them against attacks. 7. Work with members of IT, Operations, and Security teams to harden the infrastructure against attack. 8. Consult on new infrastructure projects or architecture changes and evaluate security needs. 9. Communicate cross-functionally and effectively in one-on-one and group settings to explain complex security requirements to non-security individuals. 10. Assist with technical investigation, enforcement, and engineering efforts toward predictable high quality execution. 11. Review case reports and code. 12. Act as a subject matter expert and assist with technical security strategy. 13. Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the US. Minimum Qualifications : Minimum Qualifications : 14. Requires a Masters degree in Security Informatics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Foreign equivalent accepted 15. Requires 24 months of experience involving the following : 16. 1. Coding skills in one of the following : PHP, Python, or Bash 17. 2. Internet security issues and the threat landscape 18. 3. Host, network and application security 19. 4. GNU, Linux, Windows, or OS X 20. 5. TCP / IP networking, and network services such as DNS, SMTP, and DCHP 21. 6. Addressing cyber threats 22. 7. Developing and debugging in C, C++, C#, or Java 23. 8. Developing and debugging in PHP and Python 24. 9. Distributed systems 25. 10. Interpreting information from multiple sources and working with data sets 26. 11. Developing front-end and back-end systems Public Compensation : $237,402 / year to $290,180 / year + bonus + equity + benefits Industry : Internet Equal Opportunity : 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 . To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account