Software Engineering Entry Level (Security & Privacy) - USDSSoftware Engineering Entry Level (Security & Privacy) - USDSResponsibilitiesTeam IntroThe Security Operations team's primary focus is management of security and defense platforms, technologies, tools, and services supporting security controls across TikTok's environments.
As a Logging and Analytics Platform Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Logging and Analytics Platform Operations Lead and cross functional partners in deploying, integrating, and managing, technologies to support the security and protection of data in accordance with relevant geographical regulations, contractual commitments, and confidentiality requirements.In your capacity as a key contributor within Security Operations, you are part of a team that manages the design, engineering, and deployment of tools and technologies to monitor our global infrastructure footprint to validate data inventory, access and protection, and security of our vast infrastructure of data center, SaaS, and IaaS.
This will include serviceability and continuing improvement of technology platforms, technologies, and services as well as oversight to your team as they manage operational configuration updates to security tools and validate effectiveness.
Further, you and your team will create a strategy for the control environment to enable and protect TikTok's infrastructure, technologies, and services.
This will entail understanding requirements, designing controls, and ultimately managing the on-going operation of those controls.The candidate must be skilled in conducting technical analysis of security logs and business problems, as well as threats, incidents, investigations, workforce protection, 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:• Determine requirements and deploy logging capabilities across applications, infrastructure, databases, and networks• Develop strategy for ingestion and extraction of log data from various sources, including integrations with SIEM• Define conditions and logic to identify unauthorized / inappropriate activities and indicators of compromise, including triage and escalation of suspected events• Optimize and tune existing correlation rules and alerts to reduce false positives• Develop and apply data models to event logs for advanced analytics• Support root cause analysis, debugging, post-mortem analysis of cybersecurity incidents in partnership with other security functions• Develop and report metrics on logging capabilities and trends based on analysis• Perform analysis of logging and monitoring coverage and onboard new data sources• Review and assess utilization of logging and monitoring tooling• 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• Define and execute (as needed) procedures to validate the effectiveness of the design, deployment, and management of security controls that aim to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise data assets and technology platformsQualificationsMinimum Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to influence without authority- Works well under pressure within time/budget constraints to solve problems, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, and make decisions with limited information.
Ability to balance risks in ambiguous and complex situations- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, in particular in leading or contributing to global and cross-functional teams.
Highly motivated to contribute and grow within a complex area of emerging importance- Interpretation of numeric data and statistical principles- Linux, MacOS, and Windows internals- Operating and maintaining logging and analytics tools across various platformsPreferred Qualifications• CISSP, SSCP, CAP, CCSP, CISM, CSX-P or applicable experience in the Information Security field• Experience with microservice architecture (Message Queues, Function-as-a-Service, etc.
)• Experience using one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, etc.
)• Experience with Elastic Search or similar technologies• Familiarity with source code management tools (e.g., Github, Gitlab) & securing data across SaaS and IaaS cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform)About USDSTikTok 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.Data Security StatementThis 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.Why Join UsInspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission.
Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible.
Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.We strive to do great things with great people.
We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company.
Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team.
We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come.
By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.
When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.
Join us.Diversity & InclusionTikTok 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.Acknowledgment of CountryIn the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at TikTok by 2xGet notified about new Software Engineering Specialist jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Software Engineer, Early Career, NetSoftSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineer, Early Career, iOS, PhotosSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 months agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSoftware Engineer, Site Reliability EngineeringSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoMachine Learning Engineer, 2026 Graduate Australia & New ZealandSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoApplied Scientist - Autonomous AI agentsSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months ago2025 Software Development Graduate (AWS, Auckland,NZ), (0-2 Years, Entry-Level)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoMacquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSoftware Development Graduate (2025, AWS)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineers - AI Team (Typescript/Node/React/AWS)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSoftware Engineer, Launch Graduate Program 2026 - AustraliaSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSenior Software Engineering Manager (Relocation to Bangkok)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 months agoMachine Learning Engineer, 2025/2026 Intern Australia & New ZealandSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSoftware Engineer, 2025/2026 Intern Australia & New ZealandSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSoftware Engineer Internship (Infrastructure) 2025/26 - ANZSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoMid-Level Software Engineer (2 Positions)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago2025 Australia Software Engineering InternshipSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoNorth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoIntern Software Engineer - Multiple RolesSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.
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