Security System Engineer - Datacenter

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.

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.
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The infrastructure team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale datacenters, managing the life cycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions, and developing various infrastructure services and making sure they are scalable and are reliable.

The System Engineer will play a pivotal role in our Datacenter security team, leading the design, deployment, and management of our security system infrastructure. The ideal candidate is well-versed in the latest technologies, with a focus on Ansible, DevOps methodologies, physical security technologies, and IaC workflow understanding. This role demands a comprehensive knowledge of automation and scripting combined with a robust foundation in networking and system management.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage infrastructure automation through Ansible and implement DevOps best practices.
- Develop, test, and maintain scripts in Bash, PowerShell, and Python to automate manual processes, enhance system functionalities, and troubleshoot issues.
- Deploy, configure, and oversee VMware environments, ensuring optimization and high availability.
- Implement and manage physical security technologies including but not limited to Avigilon, Genetec, Lenel, and Traka.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.
- Design and implement IaC (Infrastructure as Code) workflows, guiding the transition and educating the team on best practices.
- Demonstrate in-depth networking expertise, from designing scalable network architectures to troubleshooting complex network issues.
- Plan and implement SSO (Single Sign-On) for centralized authentication and enhanced security.
- Provide break-fix troubleshooting for systems, ensuring minimal downtime and swift resolution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to optimize system performance and security.- Proven experience with Ansible or similar automation platforms (Chef, Puppet, Terraform) and a clear understanding of DevOps methodologies.
- Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
- Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi deployment, configuration, and management through vCenter.
- Familiarity with leading physical security technologies like Avigilon, Genetec, Lenel, and Traka.
- Proficiency in IaC workflows and related tools/platforms.
- Advanced networking skills, including a deep understanding of protocols, routing, switching, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with SSO implementations and integrations.
- Demonstrable experience in break-fix troubleshooting across a variety of systems and platforms.
- Relevant certifications in Ansible, VMware, or networking will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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 dataecommerce.accommodations@tiktok.com