Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation 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 cyber-security 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 2 to 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.
As the Principal Data Center Security Business Partner you will be responsible for building a partnership program between TikTok's Global Security Organization and the Data Systems & Infrastructure Engineering team. The goal of the partnership program is to design, document, test, and ensure physical and logical security standards for TikTok data centers globally. You will need to build extensive relationships across many teams and functions, including Physical Security, Legal Security Ops, and other Information Security teams. The ideal person is comfortable leading as a subject matter authority and tactically working on the ground, as well as strategically mapping future plans and build-outs. You will focus on “getting things done” in a fast-moving, time-sensitive environment.
What you’ll do

• Work closely with the Data Systems & Infrastructure Engineering team to build a standards and governance oversight function for physical and logical data center security controls including, but not limited to:
• Visitor management and badging technology
• Electronic key management systems
• Physical identity and access management systems
• Case and incident management systems
• Alarm monitoring and GSOC operations
• Video surveillance (AI-based technology that provides pro-active alerting experience preferred)
• Build a team (FTEs and contractors) comprised of access control, identity management, critical infrastructure, and software engineers to:
• Conduct systems assurance (IoT management, utilize cyber security best practices for IoT)
• Document and review standards for all installations
• Design and execute scalable lifecycle and asset management capability across data centers
• Research, design and test logical and physical technologies and systems
• Conduct Red Team and Pen Test oversight for PACS
• Coordinate projects, their inter-dependencies, resolve resource constraints, and resolve or mitigate risks
• Recommend and mandate areas for improvement in internal processes by remaining on the forefront of emerging industry best practices
• Develop and deliver metrics, progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Work with other leaders to develop program depth and resiliency
• Work with Global Procurement to conduct cost analysis exercises and oversee global RFP's for projects and technology.
• Experience in managing and forecasting budgets and Business Unit Lead related tasks

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing physical access control and AI-based video management systems.
• Proven ability to influence, and lead others, solve complex technical and sensitive problems
• Demonstrated experience, thorough knowledge of SDLC, TCP/IP, firewall ACL implementations, security architecture, SSO, and, complementary operating systems
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing an international multi-vendor/consultant network
• Technical depth and breadth of knowledge of security and management concepts
• Deep and broad knowledge of and familiarity with security consultants, best of breed vendors, and professional organizations
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, and PCI DSS/SOC2/ISO27001 & ISO27002
• Travel approximately 20%

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Technology Management, or combination of business education and security related experience; Master Degree preferred
• 5 years security experience demonstrating increasing levels of technical responsibility

TikTok 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 https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $228800 - $441600 annually.
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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.
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Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
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We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
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Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
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We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.