Network Security Detection Engineer

Reston, VA

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.Network Security Detection Engineer Responsibilities
  • Iterate network security posture to better protect against attacks and detect new vectors.
  • Lead network efforts to mitigate and investigate security incidents.
  • Develop automation and utilize frameworks to scale both protection and mitigation tools.
  • Evaluate and test new vendor and in house network initiatives for security issues.
  • Mentor and evangelize security practices through cross functional work with engineering teams throughout Meta.
  • Keep Meta safe through active operation and defense of critical network infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Telecommunication and Network Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field and 36 months of work experience in job offered or in an information security-related occupation.

    Experience must include 36 months of experience in the following:
  • 1. Software or security engineering
  • 2. Operation systems, file systems and memory on Windows, MacOS, or Linux
  • 3. Interpreted programming language PHP, Python, Perl or Ruby
  • 4. Information security detection and response
  • 5. Developing scalable systems to automation detection and remediation
  • 6. Identifying attacker tactics, techniques and procedures
  • 7. Configuring and maintaining infrastructure to log network telemetry and metadata
  • 8. Ensuring resilience of network infrastructure to withstand internal and external threats
  • 9. Providing incident response capability for infrastructure related threats and attacks.
LocationsAbout Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $173,301/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Tags: Automation Computer Science Incident response Linux MacOS Network security Perl PHP Physics Python Ruby Windows

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Country: United States
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