What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insider Risk Investigator - USDS position at TikTok?
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.
Team Intro
The USDS Insider Risk Investigations team collaborates with cross-functional partners to assess and address risks posed by employees who may jeopardize the security of U.S. users' data. We investigate incidents such as data breaches, intellectual property theft, and other policy violations.
We are looking for an experienced Insider Risk Investigator with advanced expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). In this role, you will be responsible for identifying potential insider threats across the organization, conducting thorough investigations into unauthorized access or misuse of company assets and data, applying forensic methodologies to analyze incidents, and strengthening organizational security.
Responsibilities
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.
Accommodation Statement
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 https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
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.
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 88920 - 161400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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.
Team Intro
The USDS Insider Risk Investigations team collaborates with cross-functional partners to assess and address risks posed by employees who may jeopardize the security of U.S. users' data. We investigate incidents such as data breaches, intellectual property theft, and other policy violations.
We are looking for an experienced Insider Risk Investigator with advanced expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). In this role, you will be responsible for identifying potential insider threats across the organization, conducting thorough investigations into unauthorized access or misuse of company assets and data, applying forensic methodologies to analyze incidents, and strengthening organizational security.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations into suspected insider threats including cases involving intellectual property theft, unauthorized access/use of sensitive systems or data, fraud/embezzlement activities, or violations of internal policies.
- Utilize advanced digital forensic techniques to collect evidence from endpoints (Windows/macOS/Linux), mobile devices (iOS/Android), network logs, cloud-based services (AWS/Azure/GCP), file shares/repositories (e.g., SharePoint), databases, and other relevant sources.
- Analyze system artifacts such as registry files, event logs, browser histories/cache data/memory dumps/timelines to accurately contextualize insider actions.
- Use endpoint detection tools (EDR) or SIEM platforms to identify behavioral anomalies that may indicate malicious intent or policy violations.
- Develop workflows for identifying high-risk behaviors such as exfiltration attempts via email/cloud storage/USB devices or lateral movement within internal networks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal teams (for compliance/litigation support), HR/Ethics teams on employee-related investigations, IT/Security teams on mitigation measures or technical controls post-investigation findings.
- Generate detailed reports summarizing investigative findings with defensible documentation while maintaining chain-of-custody principles for potential legal proceedings.
- Provide recommendations for improving proactive monitoring mechanisms/tools for early detection of insider risks across physical/digital environments.
- Stay current on emerging threats related to insider risk programs as well as best practices in forensic analysis and security incident handling frameworks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics/Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent professional experience in related fields.
- 5 years of experience conducting technical investigations into cybersecurity incidents with a strong emphasis on insider risk management cases.
- Expertise in digital forensic tools such as EnCase®, FTK®, Cellebrite®, X-Ways®, AXIOM®; familiarity with scripting languages like Python/Bash/PowerShell preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows/macOS/Linux operating systems at a forensic level—including file systems (NTFS/APFS/HFS ), memory analysis techniques/artifacts extraction methods/log parsing capabilities.
- Experience working with EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon®, Carbon Black®) or SIEM platforms such as Splunk®/QRadar®/ArcSight® for anomaly detection during investigations.
- Familiarity with cloud service providers like AWS/Azure/GCP—specifically their logging capabilities (e.g., CloudTrail/Azure Monitor)—and cloud-native investigation techniques.
- Certifications in Digital Forensics and Incident Response domains: GCFE®, GCFA®, CCE®, EnCE®, CISSP®, OSCP® preferred but not required depending upon experience level validation!
- Practical hands-on training certifications like SANS FOR508/MITRE ATT&CK fundamentals mastery ideal complements too
- Extended skill flexibility needs
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.
Accommodation Statement
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 https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
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.
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 88920 - 161400 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
