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Technology Internal Audit Lead

TikTok · Los Angeles, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccounting$103k–$198k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technology Internal Audit Lead to join the Global Technology Audit team. The role will primarily support TikTok and other products operating outside China and will be responsible for leading technology audits and risk reviews. The individual will be part of the Global Technology Audit team and will use innovative assurance methods to impact and influence positive business outcomes across products such as TikTok, TikTok Shop, and Dola.

Responsibilities

  • Technology Audit Delivery: Lead planning and execution of technology audit programs and complex technology control assessments for products powered by LLMs, Information Security, Infrastructure, and Privacy. Assess technical architectures for AI/ML systems, focusing on data flow, model training & fine-tuning processes, model serving infrastructure, and integration with downstream applications.
  • Advanced Data Analytics: Leverage data analytics to detect risk signals and unearth insights for AI/ML models. Review controls for data quality, privacy, security, access management, safety testing, hallucination mitigation, evaluation metrics, red-teaming procedures, and output monitoring.
  • Technology Risk Assessment: Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that address root causes while considering product, engineering, regulatory, and business requirements. Ability to grasp complex, homegrown technology stacks and comfortably engage with engineers and product teams.
  • Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with management, understand the business to provide value-added services, and establish credibility as a management consultant and internal controls resource. Partner with engineering and product teams to advise on design and implementation of technology solutions.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the overall quality and consistency of audit work, adhering to department and professional standards. Continuously seek opportunities for audit process improvement.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in Technology Audits, Product Security, Security Engineering, or Security Compliance, preferably within the technology sector (Social Media, Content Management, FinTech, etc.) and/or consulting firms. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a product-centric culture.
  • Strong understanding of security fundamentals across various cyber domains: IAM, applied cryptography, key management systems, data security, application security, web security, security protocols, API Design, threat intelligence, network security, hardware security, vulnerability management, etc.
  • Proven analytical ability to assess complex technology environments against risk assessment outcomes, industry best practices, internal standards, and external regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills combined with the ability to provide a credible technical challenge to the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of LLMs, ML pipelines, model lifecycle management, and data engineering architectures.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, global technology company or rapidly scaling environment across different time zones.
  • Solid background and experience working with one or more of the following areas:
    • LLMs or ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace)
    • Common application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities and mitigations (OWASP Top 10, CWE 25)
    • Source code and DevOps management tools (e.g., Github, Bitbucket)
    • SaaS and IaaS cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CCNA, CISA, CRISC, or CIA.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and collaborate with a global team.
  • Passion for emerging technologies, products, and standards.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. We create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace challenges and foster an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.
  • Wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • 10 paid sick days per year.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $102,600 - $198,360 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that may include additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

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