Security Analyst, Insider Risk

Responsibilities

The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products. Also known as "GSO", this team is the foundation of our efforts to keep TikTok safe, secure, and operating at scale for over 1 billion people around the world. We work to ensure that the TikTok platform is safe and secure, that our users' experience and their data remains safe from external or internal threats, and that we comply with global regulations wherever TikTok operates. Trust is one of TikTok's biggest initiatives, and security is integral to our success. In whatever ways users interact with us — whether they're watching videos on their For You page, interacting with a Live video, or buying products on TikTok Shop — GSO protects their data and privacy, so they can have a secure and trustworthy experience. As part of the Threat and Incident Management team, you will support TikTok's inside threat operation. You will utilize analytical methods to understand insider risk patterns and establish models for forecasting insider risk scenarios. The candidate will also collaborate with stakeholders from data engineers to executives, prioritizing data sources for onboarding into risk models and gathering requirements for dashboards to provide a holistic view on operations. Responsibilities - Analyze large and complex datasets to identify potential threats and develop detection logic to mitigate risks. - Triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents from various sources including SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and endpoint tools. - Respond to security incidents in real-time and participate in root cause analysis, escalation, and incident recovery efforts. - Coordinate with system owners, data teams, and business units to enhance detection logic, data, reduce false positives, and refine workflows. - Create and maintain dashboards to support threat hunting, investigations, and operational reporting. - Communicate findings, risk posture, and recommended remediation steps clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and implement scalable security solutions. - Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in detection coverage, response readiness, and insider threat frameworks.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Previous experience working on an InfoSec/CorpSec team on incident response and detection engineering - Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. - Familiarity with technologies such as SIEM, DLP, UEBA, and UAM tools. - Ability to assess and prioritize risks in real-time in a dynamic environment. - Passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and continuously improving security posture. Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in military, government, or commercial environments. - 3+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity with a focus on insider risk, incident response, trust and safety, fraud, or counterintelligence. - Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques to enhance threat detection and workflow automation. - Strong understanding of threat intelligence platforms, TTPs, and threat modeling. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to distill complex findings into actionable insights. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams. - Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, operate independently, and deliver results under pressure.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118800 - $196000 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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 Accommodation

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://tinyurl.com/RA-request