• Network Threat Detection Engineer

    MetaBoston, MA 02133

    Job #2810388733

  • 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:

    Network Threat Detection Engineer Responsibilities

    1. Research and develop new solutions to help protect our infrastructure and our users.

    2. Iterate network security posture to better protect against attacks and detect new vectors using network, security and software engineering skill set.

    3. Lead network efforts to mitigate and investigate security incidents.

    4. Utilize frameworks to develop and scale detection, mitigation and response automation tooling.

    5. Evaluate and test new vendor and home-grown network initiatives for security issues.

    6. Mentor and evangelize security practices through cross functional work with engineering teams throughout Meta.

    7. Keep Meta safe through active operation and defense of critical network infrastructure.

    8. Telecommute from home is permitted.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. Requires a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field and completion of one university-level coursework, research project or internship.

    2. Completion of one university-level coursework, research project or internship must include experience in the following:

      1. Programming language (Python, Go, etc.) with the ability to apply that to security tool development, automation, and overall programmatic solutions that will be used to defend infrastructure
      1. Offensive/defensive security or systems engineering
      1. Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching) and Unix based systems
      1. Researching, building, and implementing defensive security systems that are used against internal and external attack vectors
      1. Designing and building out application and network security monitoring to aid in detection or forensic investigations
    3. and

      1. Utilizing high performance query engines (Presto or Spark) for big data.

    Public Compensation:

    $163,289/year to $200,200/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 ~~~.