Converged Security Technology Security Specialist – USDS

31 May 2024
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Job Description

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.

Team Intro

Our Converged Security Technology team provides services to TikTok’s US market using four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. First, we champion trust and transparency, leading the charge in organizational transparency and execution of security and privacy capabilities that drive customer trust. Second, we are a business catalyst and enabler, embodying the DNA of technical innovation. Third, we drive risk-informed and empowered decision-making, giving our business leaders the information needed to make key decisions. Finally, we proactively identify and reduce risk while enabling innovative product development – to consistently build sustainable world-class and trusted security capabilities.

As a direct report to the Principal of Converged Security Technology (CST) you will serve as a Specialist responsible for the CST program and systems oversight at the Denver site and serve as a support role for the PoP (Point of Presence) co-located data center locations and the Operations Team. Your role will include facilitating technical programs, implementing tools and establishing processes that support converged security technologies at each location. As the CST Security Specialist, you will collaborate with the Physical Security and USDS PoP/EDGE teams to manage the operations of the Denver site and co-located PoPs.

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

  • Support the Denver site and data center converged security technology program for design, build and run teams
  • Support in the design and engineering of data center low voltage security related systems (CDN/PoP’s)
  • Provide subject matter expertise for security processes, partnering with data center operations cross-functional teams
  • Create specifications, (SoW) scope of work, and (SLA) service level agreement documentation for service and new builds
  • Project management for new builds, tenant improvements and decommissions
  • Coordinate between architects and engineers to assure basis of design documents are kept up to date for current Converged Security requirements
  • Provide technical and design support for relevant stakeholders
  • Manage vendors providing work at Co-located PoP sites supporting Converged Security Technology
  • Provide troubleshooting support for converged security systems technology and IT
  • Develop Design Base Threat solutions to data center security issues

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2+ Years working in Physical Security/Converged Security Organizations
  • 2+ Years experience in data center security design and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience or working knowledge of physical security AI products and their use cases
  • 2 years of experience in the Physical Security Field
  • 2 years program management experience
  • Strong problem resolution, time management, and independent planning skills
  • The ability to write clearly and concisely with short deadlines and quick turnaround times, while still effectively communicating information in a structured analytical way
  • AAPM: Master Project Manager or other PM certification

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.