Responsibilities
About the Team The team's mission is to build secure infrastructure, platforms and technologies, as well as to support cross-functional teams to protect our users, products and infrastructure. In this team you'll have a unique opportunity to have first-hand exposure to the strategy of the company in key security initiatives, especially in building scalable and secure-by-design systems and solutions. Our challenges are not your regular day-to-day technical problems; you'll be part of a team that's developing new solutions to new challenges of a kind not previously addressed by big tech. It's working fast, at scale, and we're making a difference. Responsibilities - Lead Purple Team in one of the largest and most innovative companies in the world. - Ensure continuous development and improvement of Purple Team programs and our security posture. - Provide deep technical contribution to Purple Team programs, leveraging advanced knowledge to develop and implement sophisticated attack simulations and defense enhancements. - Propose and coordinate strategic initiatives to promote and improve Purple Team within our organisation. - Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing with other security and product teams to ensure continuous improvement of security measures, design defense-in-depth controls that limit attackers' ability and improve our security posture. - Monitor and analyze emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits relevant to our infrastructure and products.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability research, exploit development, or being a member of a red team. - Leading distributed high-performance teams, driving and delivering company-level cross-functional projects for at least 1 year. - Advanced knowledge and understanding in various disciplines: web application security, mobile app security, network security, operating system internals and hardening, applied cryptography, cloud computing. You're expected to be an expert in at least one of these areas. - Proficient in defence evasion and OPSEC practices. - Strong problem-solving skills and excellent debugging / troubleshooting skills. Preferred Qualifications - Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across engineering, operations, and security teams. - Skilled at influencing decision-making, driving consensus, and building partnerships with key stakeholders. - Working for a large, global organisation within large and distributed environments. - Leading Offensive Security, Security Research or Red Team. - Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Security.
Job Information
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.
