TikTok Security Business Officer - Global Security Organization - TikTok : Job Details

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 UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, 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 communities we serve. Join us. The Global Security Organization provides industry-leading cybersecurity and business protection services to TikTok globally. Our organization employs four principles that guide our strategic and tactical operations. Firstly, we Champion Transparency & Trust by leading the charge in organizational transparency, prioritizing customer trust, and placing user needs first. Secondly, we aim to maintain Best in Class Global Security by proactively identifying and reducing risks while enabling innovative product development. We constantly work towards a sustainable world-class security capability. Thirdly, we strive to be a Business Catalyst & Enabler by embodying the DNA of technical innovation and ensuring our Global Security operations are fast and agile. Finally, we Drive Empowered & Risk-Informed Decision Making by providing our leaders with the necessary information to make agile decisions based on risk. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office for 3 days a week, as directed by their manager. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced security leader to join our team as a Security Business Officer. This role is a key position in connecting our security operations and business objectives to ensure robust protection of TikTok while driving strategic growth. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who can balance security imperatives with business objectives, fostering a culture of security awareness and excellence across the enterprise.Key Responsibilities: Security Management and Risk Oversight - Serve as the primary security point of contact across assigned business value chains - Partner closely with senior business leaders to align security initiatives with organizational goals - Implement and manage processes for comprehensive documentation throughout the lifecycle of business programs - Lead executive-level meetings, facilitating informed decision-making for risk management and escalation - Work with teams to perform technical validation and enhance security practices across the organization Strategic Planning & Execution - Develop and implement high priority strategies aligned with our GSO Maturity Framework - Drive tactical execution to achieve quarterly OKRs - Adapt strategies and tactical execution to meet evolving market and regional requirements - Integrate security practices with business objectives - Demonstrate robust security measures for all market requirements Regulatory and Market Compliance - Stay on top of market-specific and regional security requirements and drive cross-functional action - Work with stakeholders to track and escalate corporate compliance measures into the SDLC to ensure market readiness Trusted Advocacy - Write compelling business cases for priority projects along with corresponding program planning - Track delivery, validate outcomes, and report progress to senior leadership Measurable Outcomes - Track metrics to measure security maturity and OKR achievement - Utilize structured analytic techniques to inform deliverablesQualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Exceptional communication skills, adept at conveying complex security concepts to diverse audiences - Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in high-stakes situations - Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills - Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management - Proficiency in security frameworks and best practices - Ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams - Experience driving technical programs from scoping to delivery at scale - Experience operating autonomously and leading across multiple teams, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zonesPreferred Qualifications - More than 5 years of experience in security, with a proven track record in leadership roles for product security - Experience working for a company with a global footprint - Analytical and problem-solving experience with large-scale systemsTikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.TikTok 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. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at Job Information[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $199800 - $347400 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.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. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and3. Exercising sound judgment.