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IDC Security Engineer

Meta
Menlo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025

Meta is seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to join our Infrastructure Data Center (IDC) team as an individual contributor (IC). As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing security risk to our global and rapidly scaling Data Center infrastructure footprint and innovative operational processes and services. This role will specifically focus on defining, operationalizing, and maturing a clear mid-to-long term security strategy for IDC’s warehousing, logistics, and subsea infrastructure and operations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, experienced with thriving in ambiguity, and a subject matter expert in multiple security domains. This work will require in-depth technical knowledge of security and IDC’s large-scale infrastructure system designs and operational processes in order to identify, meet, and validate security objectives and efficiently integrate security controls across both physical and logical / cyber domains.

IDC Security Engineer Responsibilities

  • Establish and mature risk-informed baseline strategies and programs to secure a diverse global portfolio of mission-critical infrastructure and operations.
  • Serve as a comprehensive security expert accountable for security risk management across multiple logical and physical security domains (e.g., Data Security, Physical Security, Logistics and Supply Chain Security, Security Systems Architecture and Design, Governance Risk and Compliance, Incident Response, Threat Modeling, and / or Security Risk Management).
  • Assess security risk and communicate information about security threats and vulnerabilities to inform business decisions and drive strategy.
  • Assess and report on the effectiveness of security controls to inform security strategy, manage security risk, and enable business operations.
  • Develop technical security guidance (e.g., standards, guidelines, playbooks) that aligns corporate policy, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements for securing IDC infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with network, software, and production engineering teams to develop security solutions that address physical and cyber / logical threats at scale.
  • Leverage scripting and automation to deploy, streamline, monitor, and manage security processes and solutions.
  • Influence and align work to the overarching team and organizational vision and strategy.
  • Coach, mentor, support, and care for the team to enable long-term career development, happiness, and success at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS degree in a related technical field or commensurate additional relevant experience.
  • 14 years combined experience in physical security, logical / cyber security, risk management, compliance, and / or mission-critical infrastructure design, construction, and operations.
  • Technical experience across multiple security disciplines.
  • Experience establishing, scaling, and maturing security services and programs.
  • Experience managing, executing, and successfully delivering multiple complex projects and programs simultaneously.
  • Experience identifying and communicating security roadmaps, risks, and requirements to inform business leadership and drive execution-focused partners.
  • Basic understanding and awareness of prevailing industry standards and guidelines.
  • Coding / scripting experience in one or more general-purpose languages.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience securing large scale and globally dispersed mission-critical infrastructure (e.g., hyperscaler data centers, subsea and terrestrial cable, nuclear, major utilities, etc.).
  • Experience securing logistics operations, processes, and infrastructure.
  • Experience working on or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and / or multi-organization cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience in data analysis, visualization, and automation to streamline processes and measure security efficiency and effectiveness.
  • For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

    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.

    US$198,000 / year to US$267,000 / 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 and Affirmative Action

    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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

    Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@meta.com.

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