Security Engineering Manager, Investigations

About the Role

Meta is seeking a Security Engineering Manager to lead our Investigations team, focusing on child safety and human exploitation within our Integrity Investigations and Intelligence (i3) division. This role is pivotal in supporting, developing, and scaling the team to identify and respond to threats posed to Meta’s users. The team investigates complex threats, scales investigative insights, and uses innovative research approaches to understand adversarial actor behaviors and deter this activity.

Responsibilities

• Support and Develop the Team: Lead a team of security engineers and security analysts in discovering, detecting, investigating, and responding to threats. Focus areas include child safety and human exploitation.
• Strategic Influence: Influence the organization’s vision and strategy, engage the team to develop and deliver specific roadmaps and projects. Ensure prioritization, resourcing, and timely delivery of work within a fast-paced environment.
• Operational Excellence: Track operational metrics, key performance indicators, and team health. Work with partners across the company to solve challenges related to a broad spectrum of threat actors based on investigative findings and key intelligence.
• Relationship Building: Build, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with internal partners to bolster the impact of the team's work. Identify and develop areas to scale aspects of our investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience, including hands-on technical management.
• 3+ years of experience in people management and organizational leadership.
• Experience working cross-functionally with teams in security, product, engineering, legal, policy, and communications.
• Proficiency in a functional or scripting language (e.g., JavaScript, PHP, Python, OCaml).

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS or Master’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of or experience in child safety and/or human exploitation issues.
• Experience querying large data sets and using SQL.
• Experience working with diverse communities and global teams.
• Demonstrated interest in understanding the intersection of global security risks and technology.
• Experience in crisis management or incident response environments.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From the launch of Facebook in 2004, which changed the way people connect, to the development of immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality, Meta is at the forefront of social technology. We are committed to providing a safe and respectful online space and encourage constructive conversations. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.