Data Protection Incident Responder - USDS - TikTok : Job Details

The US Security and Privacy Operations - Data Protection Incident Responder will report to the USDS Resiliency Operations Center Lead. This position is responsible for managing incidents that are escalated from business units to investigate, coordinate cross-functional triage and mitigation activities, remediation coordination and tracking, reporting and communication, and escalate to the Enterprise Incident Response Lead if the incident reaches a crisis threshold.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure incident response processes are executed to support incident remediation activities, communications, and connection to crisis management if necessary.
• Communicate incident response concepts and protocols in a digestible manner to non-technical audiences.
• Supports tracking/maintenance/advancement/executiton of USDS Incident Response projects.
• Active participation in incident response activities and escalation to crisis as needed.
• Know incident response plans and procedures, including identification, remediation, containment, and eradication procedures.
• Know Crisis Management Plans and procedures, thresholds, and execute activation procedures.
• Synthesize technical details of critical incidents to executive management and provide immediate containment and eradication recommendations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree or industry equivalent work experience in CyberSecurity, emergency management, or crisis management with a focus on security analytics and incident response along with 3+ years experience in incident management operations, crisis management planning, and/or exercises as well as identifying and responding to threats and threat actors.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) & collaboration skills, and ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, in particular in leading or contributing to global and multi-functional teams along with demonstrated time management, problem-solving, effort prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Work well under pressure and within constraints to solve problems and meet objectives with Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and cross-functional expertise across multiple IT operational and security disciplines.
• Experience in emergency operations, planning, and/or exercises, including program design and implementation.
• Strong project management skills and thought leadership.
• Coordinating high-profile, complex incident situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Social media, entertainment, startup, and/or tech industry experience

About USDS

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.

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.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS 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.

Job Information

Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $98800 - $196000 annually.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others.