Security Analyst: Anti-Scraping Investigator

Who you are

You have a strong background in a quantitative field, coupled with expertise in IT security — your experience includes investigating and analyzing adversarial behavior, particularly in the context of bot detection and web scraping. You possess an adversarial mindset and are excited about solving complex problems that improve user privacy across Meta's family of apps. Your analytical skills enable you to identify patterns within complex datasets, and you thrive in environments where rapid decision-making is crucial.

You are results-oriented and self-motivated, with a proven track record of using analytics to reduce platform abuse and enhance user experience. Your knowledge of privacy expectations and regulations informs your approach to security challenges, ensuring that you remain compliant while driving effective solutions. You enjoy collaborating with engineering teams to implement automation strategies that make the internet a safer place for all.

Desirable

Experience with large datasets is a plus, as is familiarity with data-driven decision-making processes. You are comfortable adapting quickly based on outcomes and have a history of delivering actionable insights that lead to significant improvements in security measures. Your ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential for success in this role.

What you'll do

As a Security Analyst in the Anti-Scraping organization at Meta, you will investigate and analyze potential threats to user privacy. Your role will involve detecting, researching, and disrupting attackers by analyzing data and uncovering patterns of automated abuse. You will work closely with engineering teams to implement solutions at scale, leveraging your technical expertise to enhance security measures across Meta's platforms.

You will be responsible for driving decision-making processes using intelligence gathered from your investigations. This includes identifying trends in adversarial behavior and developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with bot activity and web scraping. Your insights will be crucial in shaping the direction of security initiatives and ensuring that Meta's applications remain safe and secure for users.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will partner with various teams to provide actionable insights that inform engineering solutions. You will also be involved in continuous improvement efforts, working to refine automation strategies that enhance security protocols and reduce the likelihood of abuse.

What we offer

At Meta, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to improving user privacy and security. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the safety of our platforms. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as access to resources that support your career advancement.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your unique perspective and skills could be exactly what we need to enhance our security efforts. Join us in making the internet a safer place for everyone.