LINCS Security Engineer

Meta is seeking a experienced Security Professional to join our Infrastructure Data Center (IDC) team as an individual contributor. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing risk for our rapidly scaling Data Center infrastructure. You should be able to define a clear mid-to-long term vision for security that aligns with business priorities, drive and support cross-functional projects and programs, and influence partners to prioritize and execute against critical security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement custom detection rules tailored to specific operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) surfaces
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting infrastructure supporting network security tools
• Serve as a comprehensive security expert accountable for security risk management across logical and physical security domains
• Assess security risk and communicate information about security threats and vulnerabilities to inform business decisions and derive strategy
• Assess and report on effectiveness of security controls to inform security strategy, manage security risk, and enable business operations
• Engineer security solutions across the network, physical, and cyber/logical domains that efficiently protect Meta infrastructure from security threats at scale
• Develop security guidance (e.g., standards, guidelines, playbooks, etc.) to align corporate policy, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements into a unified security strategy
• Interpret, create, and refine technical documents, ensuring they capture security expectations and mandates
• Inform and drive cross-functional incorporation and execution of security requirements by Meta employees and contractors/consultants
• Act as a collaborative thought partner to data center design and operations teams, offering multidisciplinary security subject matter expertise to drive strategy and influence business decisions and outcomes
• Serve as a security advocate and educate peers and partners on security risks, requirements, and strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure security, network security, or industrial control systems (ICS) security
• Knowledge across the following core areas: Detection Engineering, Security Architecture and Design, Security Infrastructure Management, and Incident Response
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Experience identifying and communicating clear security requirements to inform and empower execution-focused teams and personnel
• Experience establishing, scaling, and maturing security projects and programs
• Experience to prioritize and deliver multiple complex projects and programs based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly in hyperscale Data Center programs or other large scale mission critical infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Background in intrusion detection, security investigations, and incident response
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience working on or managing projects that have enterprise-wide impact and/or multi-organization cross functional stakeholders

$106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits