Lead Vulnerability Management Specialist

Responsibilities TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, 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 users we serve. Join us. The mission of TikTok's Global Security Organization is to build and earn trust by reducing risk and securing our businesses and products. Also known as "GSO", this team is the foundation of our efforts to keep TikTok safe, secure, and operating at scale for over 1 billion people around the world. We work to ensure that the TikTok platform is safe and secure, that our users' experience and their data remains safe from external or internal threats, and that we comply with global regulations wherever TikTok operates. Trust is one of TikTok's biggest initiatives, and security is integral to our success. In whatever ways users interact with us — whether they're watching videos on their For You page, interacting with a Live video, or buying products on TikTok Shop — GSO protects their data and privacy, so they can have a secure and trustworthy experience. The Lead Vulnerability Engineer is tasked with the day to day activities of the Vulnerability Management Team. They schedule, conduct, and regularly review vulnerabilities, analyzing for key risks and escalating where needed. They should be aware of current policies and procedures and ensure they are being followed properly. The Lead Vulnerability Engineer should have hands on experience with vulnerability management tools and be able to mentor and advise other team members. **Responsibilities**: Vulnerability Assessment - Provide expert guidance and recommendations to development teams on how to effectively remediate/patch vulnerabilities, including code changes, configuration adjustments, and best practices in secure coding **Documentation and Reporting**: - Develop processes and document procedures for use by other team members and to enhance efficiencies - Maintain regular communication with Vulnerability Management Lead and organizational management for collaboration, process optimization, tools tuning, and information sharing **Security Awareness Training**: - Promote security awareness within the organization by conducting training sessions, sharing insights on emerging threats, and fostering a culture of security consciousness **Scripting Coding & Automation**: - Develop scripts, plugins, or integrations to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows - Write and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate vulnerability scanning, analysis, and remediation activities **Compliance & Audit Support**: - Participate in audits and assessments to validate vulnerability management processes - Implement controls to address compliance requirements related to vulnerabilities - Assist in the preparation of security reports for compliance and audit purposes **Qualifications**: **Minimum Qualifications**: - Knowledge of common vulnerabilities, vulnerability scoring systems (e.g. CVSSv3) and remediation steps (e.g., OWASP Top 10, Patch Management) - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Knowledge of container security best practices (e.g., container hardening, image scanning, runtime security) and familiarity with security scanning tools for cloud environments (e.g., Prisma Cloud, Aqua Security, Sysdig) - Ability to conduct root cause analysis against vulnerabilities and determine feasible technical solutions - Ability to work alongside other security functions to determine vulnerability scoring and impact - Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills **Preferred Qualifications**: - Bachelor’s Degree or industry equivalent work experience in vulnerability management in a security program - Approximately 5+ years of applicable experience - CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification - Experience with external bug bounty programs (e.g., HackerOne, Bugcrowd) is a plus - Hands on operational experience with vulnerability management tools (e.g. Qualys, Nexpose) including the ability to deploy, configure, and run these tools - Familiarity with vulnerability management across SaaS and IaaS cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, etc.) - Ability to handle large datasets and perform vulnerability analysis - Worki