Security Engineer - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Meta

$150K — $200K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in information security, with 5+ years in technical leadership
  • 3+ years in M&A security
  • Proficient in at least one coding language
  • Proven experience in leading security assessments for M&A transactions
  • Expertise in multiple security domains including cloud and application security
  • Understanding of cloud-native architectures
  • Strong communication skills for executive-level presentations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the security assessment process for M&A targets
  • Define and improve M&A security methodologies and standards
  • Collaborate on secure integration roadmaps with acquired companies
  • Translate technical findings into business insights for leadership
  • Provide recommendations on security decisions based on assessments
  • Develop scalable processes for M&A security operations
  • Oversee post-acquisition security remediation and integration activities
  • Mentor security engineers involved in M&A processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams affecting major acquisitions
  • Exposure to a wide range of security domains and technologies
  • Chance to lead pivotal security initiatives within a fast-paced environment
  • Access to ongoing leadership and technical mentorship
  • Settle into a role at a company at the forefront of social technology.
Full Job Description
Meta is seeking a highly experienced IC6 Security Engineer to lead our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) security program. In this role, you will be the technical security leader responsible for evaluating, integrating, and securing companies and assets as Meta pursues strategic acquisitions and partnerships. You will work cross-functionally with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, Infrastructure, and Product teams to ensure that security is a foundational consideration throughout the M&A lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead Security Due Diligence: Own the end-to-end security assessment process for M&A targets, including technical architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, security program maturity evaluations, and risk quantification
• Develop M&A Security Strategy: Define and continuously improve Meta's M&A security playbook, methodologies, and standards to enable rapid, consistent, and thorough security evaluations
• Drive Integration Planning: Partner with target companies and internal teams to design secure integration roadmaps that balance speed-to-value with security requirements
• Risk Assessment & Communication: Translate complex technical security findings into actionable business insights for executive leadership and deal teams
• provide clear go/no-go recommendations with supporting rationale
• Build Scalable Processes: Develop tooling, automation, and repeatable frameworks to scale M&A security operations as deal volume and complexity grow
• Technical Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple security domains (infrastructure, application, cloud, data protection, identity) as they relate to M&A activities
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Corporate Development, Legal, Privacy, IT, and Engineering teams throughout the deal lifecycle
• Post-Acquisition Security: Oversee security remediation and integration activities for acquired entities, ensuring alignment with Meta's security standards and policies
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security engineers supporting M&A activities

Minimum Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership capacity
• 3+ years experience in M&A security
• Proficiency with at least one scripting or coding language
• Demonstrated experience leading security due diligence and integration for M&A transactions (buy-side or sell-side)
• Expertise across multiple security domains: infrastructure security, application security, cloud security, identity & access management, data protection, and security operations
• Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure) and SaaS security assessments
• Understanding of enterprise architecture patterns and their security implications
• Communicate complex technical concepts to executive audiences and drive alignment across stakeholders
• Experience operating in ambiguous environments with competing priorities
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with M&A security at a large technology company with a high volume of acquisitions
• Background in security consulting or advisory roles focused on M&A
• Experience working across the broader security community

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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