Insider Risk Operations Analyst - USDS

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.

Team Intro
The Threat Detection and Response team in TikTok USDS is primarily responsible for threat detection, intelligence, incident response, Insider risk, and forensics. The TDR team in comprised of technical security practitioners, developers, and DFIR experts who work to protect trust in TikTok and our US users' data.

As an Insider Risk Operations Analyst, the candidate 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.

Day-to-day activities include:
- Analyze large complex datasets, develop rules for detecting and deterring risk, and make accurate determinations
- Coordinate with data and system owners to enhance detection models and analysis workflows
- Create analytical dashboards to assist with research, hunting, and investigations
- Proactively monitor, triage, and escalate findings from detection capabilities
- Communicate findings, risks, and gaps to both technical and non-technical program stakeholders
- Coordinate with team members to identify and implement opportunities for continuous program improvement

Qualifications

Education: Degree in engineering 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience working with insider risk, fraud, and/or counterintelligence
- Experience developing and executing work processes in a fast-paced technical environment
- Ability to prioritize risks to the business in real-time
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Experience with UAM, SIEM, DLP and UEBA technologies

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Insider Risk monitoring, detection and forecasting
- Experience with AI/ML to improve operational efficiency
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with teamwork and collaboration per global and multi-functional teams and intelligence source groups
- Expert knowledge of intelligence data sources and platforms
- Demonstrates excellent time management, prioritization, negotiation, and interpersonal relations
- Highly motivated to contribute and grow within a complex area of emerging importance in an enterprise environment

D&I Statement
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.

Accommodation Statement
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

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.