IDC Security Analyst

Meta is seeking a highly skilled Security Professional to join our Infrastructure Data Center (IDC) team as an individual contributor. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing risk for our rapidly scaling Data Center infrastructure.

You should be able to define a clear mid-to-long term vision for security that aligns with business priorities, drive and support cross-functional projects and programs, and influence partners to prioritize and execute against critical security initiativesIDC Security Analyst Responsibilities

• Develop and implement custom detection rules tailored to specific operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS)
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting infrastructure supporting network security tools
• Serve as a comprehensive security expert accountable for security risk management across logical and physical security domains.
• Assess security risk and communicate information about security threats and vulnerabilities to inform business decisions and derive strategy.
• Assess and report on effectiveness of security controls to inform security strategy, manage security risk, and enable business operations.
• Engineer security solutions across the network, physical, and cyber/logical domains that efficiently protect Meta infrastructure from security threats at scale.
• Develop security guidance (e.g., standards, guidelines, playbooks, etc.) to align corporate policy, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements into a unified security strategy.
• Interpret, create, and refine technical documents, ensuring they capture security expectations and mandates.
• Inform and drive cross-functional incorporation and execution of security requirements by Meta employees and contractors/consultants.
• Act as a collaborative thought partner to data center design and operations teams, offering multidisciplinary security subject matter expertise to drive strategy and influence business decisions and outcomes.
• Serve as a security advocate and educate peers and partners on security risks, requirements, and strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on security experience.
• Knowledge across the following core areas: Detection Engineering, Security Architecture and Design, Security Infrastructure Management, and Incident Response
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Experience identifying and communicating clear security requirements to inform and empower execution-focused teams and personnel
• Experience establishing, scaling, and maturing security projects and programs
• Experience to manage, execute, and successfully deliver multiple complex projects and programs simultaneously
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in intrusion detection, security investigations, and incident response
• Experience working on or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and/or multi-organization cross functional stakeholders
• Experience working directly in hyperscale Data Center programs or other large scale mission critical infrastructure

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$137,000/year to $196,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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