Lead Cyber Security Operations Center

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.
As a Lead CSOC analyst, you will lead a team a TikTok US Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) team. You will lead a team of strong people, processes, and technologies with the overarching goal of detecting, investigating, and responding to threats targeting TikTok's US operations and infrastructure.
- You'll be based in our Cyber Fusion Center in Australia.
- The CSOC team is responsible for 24x7 monitoring of multiple security-related information sources to manage incidents related to cyber, privacy, and data protection for TikTok data, infrastructure, and products.
- The CSOC team will regularly survey the TikTok networks for signs of a breach, malware, or unauthorized access.
- Additionally, the CSOC team is responsible for developing and maintaining incident response plans, playbooks and procedures.
- Finally, the CSOC team will be responsible for data collection and analysis of Incident Response data.

**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent information security, privacy, risk, compliance, project management or like discipline from an accredited college or university or measurable knowledge / experience from proven industry, military, defense, or government operations.
- At least 5+ years of experience handling security-related incidents
- Experience with identifying and responding to advanced threats and threat actor TTPs
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to influence without authority.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills, in particular in leading or contributing to global and multi-functional analyst SOC teams.
- Demonstrated time management, problem-solving, effort prioritization and interpersonal skills
- Work well under pressure and within constraints to solve problems and meet objectives

Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of industry-standard frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and cross-functional expertise across multiple IT operational and security disciplines
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff
- Must possess a high degree of integrity, be trustworthy, and have the ability to lead and inspire change

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 create an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
In 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 their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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