IDC Security Engineer

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 a 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 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.

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.

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, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

$198,000/year to $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.