Security & Privacy Operations Specialist - USDS

Security & Privacy Operations Specialist - USDS

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We are seeking a data-driven Security & Privacy Operations Specialist to act as the strategic right-hand to the Security leadership team. You will own the day-to-day financial health, headcount planning, and operational rhythm of the organization. Unlike a traditional finance role, this position requires Operational FP&A experience embedded within a technical organization. You will bridge the gap between Engineering and Finance, translating complex security infrastructure needs into clear financial narratives.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

• Security & Privacy Cost Management
  • Budget Management:
    Own the end-to-end Opex and Capex budget for the Security & Privacy org. Lead the annual planning cycle, quarterly re‑forecasts, and monthly variance analysis.
  • Operational Control:
    Scrutinize software/vendor renewals and infrastructure costs. Challenge assumptions to ensure every dollar spent drives risk reduction.
  • Forecasting:
    Build predictive models for cloud computing costs and security tooling in partnership with engineering leads.
• Headcount & Resource Management
  • Workforce Planning:
    Manage the "Seat " level roster. Track hiring velocity against budget, identify vacancy savings, and manage contractor/FTE ratios.
  • Capacity Modeling:
    Collaborate with engineering managers to model headcount needs based on product roadmap velocity and security ticket volumes.
• Strategic Operations & Process Improvement
  • Engineering Partnership:
    Serve as the liaison between the Security org and the central Finance/HR teams. Translate "engineering friction" into financial solutions.
  • Vendor Strategy:
    Partner with Procurement to negotiate contracts for security tools, ensuring ROI is clearly defined and tracked.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience:
    
    5+ years of relevant experience in Business Operations, FP&A, or Strategy & Ops.
  • Operational FP&A:
    Proven track record of managing P&L, forecasting, and headcount for a complex business unit.
  • Engineering Support:
    Previous experience supporting an Engineering, Product, or Security organization. Comfortable working with technical stakeholders.
  • Tooling:
    Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling skills; experience with enterprise ERP (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Netsuite) and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan).
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Consulting:
    Experience at a consulting firm in a strategy or operations practice is highly preferred.
  • Education:
    
    MBA or relevant certification (CPA/CFA) is a plus.

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of Tik Tok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the Tik Tok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to Tik Tok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained.

The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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.

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