Responsibilities About the Team: U.S. Data Security (USDS) is a standalone department of TikTok in the U.S. This security-first division focuses on data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Teams within USDS include Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions, and more. As a member of the FUSE Intel program, you will work on the Criminal Intelligence team and support Threat and Safety, Ads, and other teams by developing and managing intelligence leads about on- and off-platform criminal activities. Hybrid work schedule: Our organization follows a hybrid model that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. The hybrid schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs. Utilize internal and external data sources to identify on-platform criminal activity. Understand and assess the tactics, techniques, and procedures of criminal groups in the US and globally. Research and monitor criminal activities and their relevance to TikTok's reputation, operational risk, and staff safety. Develop criminal activity leads and reports focusing on themes such as gangs and cartels activity, and criminal activity around large-scale events (e.g., sporting events, political events). Conduct analytical briefings on criminal activities and groups/individuals of interest for internal and external stakeholders. Use multiple sources and research methods such as OSINT in analysis of current and emerging threats to produce concise reports and metrics relevant to TikTok's platform and overall business operations. Develop an understanding of TikTok platform vulnerabilities toward criminal activity and adapt on-platform research accordingly. Monitor TikTok for criminal activity related to social media presence and compare with activity on other platforms. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of investigative or intelligence experience. Ability to manage, analyse, and manipulate large data sets. Deep knowledge of the US and preferably global criminal landscape, including key organized crime groups, gangs, mafia structures, cartels, terrorist and other criminal groups. Experience conducting OSINT investigations and communicating findings to large audiences. Excellent writing skills with the ability to quickly summarize findings and present key matters of priority in simple language for TikTok audiences. Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams across the company. Proven track record of managing, organizing, and executing short- and long-term investigative projects. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of cybercrime, financial crime, terrorism, and related areas is a plus. Understanding of deep/dark web research tools and data sources. Experience with a variety of government or industry investigative and intelligence analysis tools is preferred. Experience with SQL is preferred. This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. The role is subject to strict national security-related screening. About USDS TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. USDS is a TikTok subsidiary in the U.S. created to provide governance for data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data. Data Security Statement This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. The position is subject to strict national security-related screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr TikTok