Cloud Security Operations Specialist Lead - USDS

Responsibilities

About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us.

Team Intro
This role is a part of Cloud Security within the Security Tools Operations team. As a Cloud Security Operations Specialist Lead, you will be leading a team that manages the design, engineering, and deployment of tools and technologies to monitor our global cloud infrastructure footprint. These tools help validate asset inventory, ensure proper access, and detect/prevent cloud-based misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. You will also assist our network and endpoint security teams in consistently applying our security tooling like CWPP, WAF, Anti-DDOS, and IDS technologies to ensure our public cloud environments remain secure. Lastly, you will serve as a cloud SME, performing architecture design reviews, training sessions, and ad-hoc support during investigations and projects while working with our vulnerability management, incident response, GRC, and other XFN teams within GSO and the broader TikTok organization.

The candidate must be skilled in assessing current state of various cloud environments against industry best practices, identifying functional and technical requirements for cloud security tooling, implementing cloud-native and third party security solutions in a multi-cloud environment, and conducting analysis on cloud related threats, incidents and other general security-related issues. The candidate must also have the ability to communicate well, participate in coordinating response and defensive actions over a variety of security disciplines, and disseminate security information as appropriate in support of TikTok's critical business, go to market, and operational infrastructure needs.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of enterprise-wide Cloud security program
- Define and manage security controls for a multi-cloud architecture
- Configure, maintain, deploy, and write rules in Cloud security tools (CSPM, CWPP, CNAPP)
- Design and implement 3rd party and cloud-native tooling to meet defined requirements
- Develop standard operating procedures and trainings for each technology
- Architect and continuously improve security technology stack, process and procedures, support model and cross-function interactions utilizing automation where possible
- Review and assess utilization of Cloud security tooling
- Promote and drive adoption of Cloud security tooling across the enterprise
- Partner across the Security Operations team to respond to cybersecurity incidents & develop and report Cloud security coverage metrics and remediation plans
- Define procedures to validate the effectiveness of the design, deployment, and management of security controls that aim to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Cloud networks and technology platforms

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of direct management experience
- Strong understanding of; Cloud security industry standards and best practices (CSA CCM, CIS benchmarks, etc.)
- TCP, IP, HTTP and basic application architecture
- Operations and maintenance of Cloud security technology stack (CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, Cloud native features like GuardDuty, AWS Config, Amazon Inspector, etc.)
- Proficient use of Linux, MacOS, and Windows Operating System tools (such as curl, wget, nslookup, etc)
- Working proficiency with at least one scripting language (Python, Javascript, Java, etc.) along with hands-on experience with proxies, load balancers, virtual machines, containers, and/or serverless technologies
- Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new information and remain current on new developments in cybersecurity capabilities and industry knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of direct management experience
- 5 years of experience operating in at least one cloud provider, preferably GCP, AWS, or OCI - CISSP, SSCP, cloud provider certifications from AWS, GCP, OCI, or applicable experience in the Information Security field
- Experience in a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environment
- Hands-on experience with SecDevOps technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, and/or Cloudformation - Experience with other security technology tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, WAF, Anti-DDOS, IDS/IPS, DLP, ZTA, PAM, Secrets Management)

D&I Statement
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.

Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $139840 - $241310 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.​

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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.​