Sr. Security Architect - Enterprise to Edge Security, Global Security Organization

Responsibilities

SecOps Validation Team (STOV) is responsible for the tools and technologies that support the TikTok infrastructure. STOV oversees technical validation, security operations, and drives engineering enhancements, including the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security technologies across various domains. This role is responsible for the design and development of security architecture and the implementation of technical controls, and validating them in alignment with security policies and regulatory requirements. Key validation areas include enterprise security at TikTok and securing the full-stack security lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in establishing a foundational framework to assess and advance the maturity of TikTok's security architecture. The role will also maintain and evolve security architectures across enterprise systems, endpoints, email infrastructure, data centers, networks, and CDN environments, enabling continuous validation and enhancement of security maturity. Responsibilities : - Design, develop, and evolve enterprise-wide security architectures aligned, security frameworks with TikTok's global security strategy to support scalable and secure deployments.. - Implement and validate technical security controls across infrastructure components, including endpoints, email, data centers, networks, and CDN environments. - Lead architecture reviews and threat modeling exercises to identify and mitigate risks across the full-stack lifecycle. - Collaborate with IT, engineering, infrastructure, compliance, and operations teams to integrate security early in the design and development lifecycle. - Partner cross-functionally to evaluate enterprise controls for effectiveness and maturity; recommend improvements and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : - Proven experience designing and implementing controls across enterprise environments (email, endpoints, identity, network, email, CDN). - Hands-on experience with security tooling and technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, WAF, DLP, firewalls, VPN, CASB). - Strong understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment methodologies, and security validation techniques. - Proven experience in automation for evaluating and implementing technical architectures. - Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and regulatory environments (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on enterprise and infrastructure security architecture. - Experience in large-scale, global enterprises or fast-paced tech environments. - Familiarity with modern infrastructure, such as container security, CI / CD pipelines, zero trust architecture, and secure access service edge (SASE). - Knowledge of automation and validation techniques, such as policy-as-code or continuous control validation platforms.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $199800 - $374400 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses / incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates :

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment :

• 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal / external clients and / or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok Accommodation

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