Security Analyst Project Intern (Global Corporate Security Operations Center) - 2027 Start

Location

Singapore Team: Security Employment Type: Intern Job Code: A155190A Apply to this job Share this listing:

Responsibilities

• TikTok's IT security team is responsible for enterprise IT global cyber security, server security, endpoint security, application security construction, and protection work.
• They work to improve overall IT security capabilities and security posture, providing security processes, security assessments, security operations, and security vulnerability management services.
• The team also supports IT teams and business departments in meeting their security requirements.
• As a Project Intern, you will contribute to impactful short-term projects and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• This internship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills, apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, and explore your career interests.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Help investigate false positives and suggest improvements to severity tagging and alert disposal logic.
• Join guided threat-hunting exercises based on known TTPs and threat intelligence, and learn how hunts are scoped and documented.
• Learn to map detection logic to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and MaGMa.
• Write small scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) that automate repetitive investigation or data-parsing tasks.
• Maintain clear documentation of detections, playbooks, and what you learn so the whole team benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or another STEM field.
• Foundational understanding of security concepts through coursework, self-study, labs, or personal projects — e.g., what SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls do at a high level.
• Basic scripting ability in Python (or similar) — able to write short scripts to parse files, call an API, or automate a simple task.
• Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP) and common Windows and Linux operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on curiosity outside the classroom: home lab, CTF participation, security club, bug bounty, or personal detection/scripting projects.
• Any exposure to detection languages or query languages such as Sigma, EQL, KQL, YARA, Splunk SPL, or SQL.
• Previous internship, part-time job, or volunteering in IT, software development, or security operations.

Job Information About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission.

Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, 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.

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. Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life.

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. Apply to this job