What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Security Vulnerability Management - USDS position at Tik Tok?
Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok 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.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
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.
Our United States Data Security (USDS) function provides services to TikTok's US market using four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. First, we champion trust and transparency, leading the charge in organizational transparency and execution of security and privacy capabilities that drive customer trust. Second, we are a business catalyst and enabler, embodying the DNA of technical innovation. Third, we drive risk-informed and empowered decision-making, giving our business leaders the information needed to make key decisions. Finally, we proactively identify and reduce risk while enabling innovative product development - to consistently build sustainable world-class and trusted security capabilities.
The Application Security Compliance Specialist plays a crucial role in validating vulnerability reports from third parties and collaborating with development teams to remediate findings. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and have an impact on a truly global scale.
Responsibilities :
- Vulnerability Validation : Thoroughly review and validate vulnerability reports received from third-party security researchers, vendors, or internal sources to determine their legitimacy and impact on our applications.
- Collaborative Remediation : Work closely with cross-functional development teams, including software engineers and system administrators, to prioritize and facilitate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
- Recommendation and Guidance : Provide expert guidance and recommendations to development teams on how to effectively remediate vulnerabilities, including code changes, configuration adjustments, and best practices in secure coding.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate records of all vulnerability reports, assessments, and remediation efforts, ensuring clear documentation of findings and resolutions.
- Security Awareness : Promote security awareness within the organization by conducting training sessions, sharing insights on emerging threats, and fostering a culture of security consciousness.
- Stay Current : Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and best practices in application security, and incorporate this knowledge into security processes and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
TikTok 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.
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
This 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.
