Secure Software Development Lifecycle Specialist - USDS

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.

The SSDLC Specialist is tasked with collaborating across cross-functional teams to promote security and compliance best practices throughout the enterprise. They should be aware of current policies and procedures and ensure they are being followed properly. The specialist should have experience working with development teams to deliver secure products.

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.

Responsibilities:

Partnering with Developers and Global Security teams to review upcoming features and implement security best-practices
Perform internal and external reviews to assess security maturity and assure that security principles are correctly applied
Analyze review results to identify recommended security and supply chain management process improvements
Interpret and implement applicable standards and regulations as they apply to products, processes, and practices
Support regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting
Support exception handling and escalation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Working knowledge/experience with Build and Deploy tooling and technologies (Maven, Artifactory, Jenkins, etc...)
Working knowledge of vulnerability chaining techniques in web applications to maximize the impact of an attack and a basic understanding of encryption concepts
Ability to describe inherent weaknesses in web technology and protocols to cross-functional audiences
Ability to work alongside other security functions to determine vulnerability impact and appropriate mitigations
Ability to examine issues both strategically and analytically.
Ability to conduct root cause analysis against vulnerabilities and determine feasible technical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification
Software development experience
Familiarity with vulnerability management across SaaS and IaaS cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)
Working knowledge/experience with Python, SQL and REST APIs
Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate with a global team
Ability to coach junior staff and contractors

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 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

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.