Facebook

Data Center Engineering Specialist - Information Security

Posted on: 6 Feb 2021

Los Lunas, NM

Job Description

Facebook is seeking a forward thinking experienced Information Security professional to join our Data Center Site Operations team. Our data centers, and the tens of thousands of servers installed in them, are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates and upon which our innovative services are delivered. Facebook is at the leading edge of the global data center industry both in terms of how data centers are designed and operated. This person should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and flexibility will be key to their success. This position is full-time and will be based in one of our data centers. We seek an Information Security professional with advanced, hands-on technical skills in designing, supporting, and assessing compliance-related controls and procedures (ideally in a data center environment). The successful candidate should have deep knowledge and experience in at least one of the following core areas: Information Security, risk assessment/mitigation, common security standards (SOX/NIST/ISO/PCI-DSS).

Data Center Engineering Specialist - Information Security Responsibilities

* With peers, manage SiteOps Information Security program

* Drive & support cross-functional physical and logical information security risk assessments

* Identify and lead improvements to SiteOps processes and workflows, primarily related to logical security (data integrity with a keen focus on Data Eradication processes)

* Evaluate existing and new technologies, advise on security standards for infrastructure technology projects and elevate supporting procedures and approaches

* Lead efforts investigating complex technical matters on a global level and spanning multiple disciplines such as storage technologies, data destruction methodologies, and workflow integration

* Find opportunities to globally improve and innovate in key areas such as data destruction, repair and decommissioning workflows

* Leverage metrics and define exceptions to implement and drive process improvements and controls at scale

* Collaborate with Information Security and Compliance to validate that processes and procedures align with program requirements

* Serve as Subject Matter Expert on issues related to media chain of custody within the data center space, and escalate issues related to infrastructure, incident management, or capacity planning, as appropriate

* Perform and present root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and after action assessments

* Provide guidance, leadership and mentorship to technical leads and be the go-to technical resource for Information Security issues in the Site Operations data center team

* Build cross functional relationships, influence standards and procedures to improve global data center operations

* Ability to travel up to 40% required

* Ability to influence within and outside of the organization

* Participate in the further definition of this role as it is relatively new to the organization

Minimum Qualifications

* BS, BEng or BA in technical field with 5+ years of Information Security experience or 10+ years of Information Security experience if absent a degree.

* Familiarity with common security standards (SOX/NIST/ISO/PCI-DSS).

* Experience in managing an Information Security Program.

* Experience analyzing complex workflows and support/enhance requirements-based Information Security controls within Information Technology, including but not limited to industry best practices specific to Data Eradication.

* Experience working individually as well as in small and large groups on a regular basis.

* Experience developing appropriate presentation content and present to small, medium, and large groups at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

* CISSP, CISA, GIAC-GSNA, or GIAC-GCCC

* Experience participating in complex, data protection projects in an enterprise, data center environment

* Knowledge in supply chain, logistics and asset management in a Data Center environment

* Experience with data center environment

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Facebook

Menlo Park, CA

Facebook, Inc. provides various products to connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, and other surfaces worldwide. The company’s products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application for use by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. As of December 31, 2018, it had approximately 1.52 billion daily active users. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.