Are you interested in solving complex problems that lead to safer experiences for people using Meta’s family of apps? Do you have an adversarial mindset and are excited about investigating and analyzing potential threats? Come join us at Meta! Meta is seeking a Security Engineering Manager with extensive experience investigating and analyzing complex adversarial threats to support the mission of our Integrity Investigations, Intelligence, and Events organization (i3E). This person will be responsible for supporting, developing, and scaling a threat investigations team with the goal of proactively identifying and responding to threats posed to Meta’s community of users. The team investigates complex threats, scales investigative insights, and uses innovative research approaches to understand adversarial actor behaviors and deter this activity. The impact of this work is substantial, with the potential to affect billions of people who use our products.

Security Engineering Manager Responsibilities

Support a team of security engineers and threat investigators who discover, detect, investigate, and respond to threats from malicious actors

Provide technical direction and guidance within the domain to team members

Influence and align the organization’s vision and strategy while engaging your team to develop and deliver specific roadmaps and projects

ensure prioritization, resourcing, and timely delivery of this work within a changing business environment

Coach, mentor, support, and care for the teams to enable long-term career development and success at scale

Track operational metrics, key performance indicators, and team health to drive team performance

Work with, partner, and influence other teams to solve challenges related to a broad spectrum of threat actors based on investigative findings and key intelligence

Build, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with internal partners to identify and facilitate solutions to increase the impact of the team's work

Identify and develop areas to scale aspects of our investigations

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS or Master’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of work experience, including hands-on technical management, experience leading global security/investigative teams, and proven contribution at both strategic and operational levels

3+ years experience of people management and organizational leadership

Experience working cross-functionally with security engineers, analysts, product, engineering, legal, policy, and public affairs

Experience working with broad communities and global teams

Knowledge of advanced persistent threat groups

Experience in functional or scripting language (JavaScript, PHP, Python, OCaml, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of or experience in international and domestic terrorism issues, transnational criminal organizations, or state-sponsored cyber threat actors.

Experience querying large data sets and SQL

Experience in crisis management or incident response environments

Demonstrated interest in understanding the intersection of global security risks and technology, especially as it pertains to Meta

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About 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.

$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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