Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud - Google

New York, NY

About the Job

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience implementing industry-leading practices around cyber risks and Cloud security for clients’ cloud security frameworks using industry standards.
Knowledge of the components that comprise a successful information security program.
Ability to provide guidance on building or transforming cyber security programs and the implementation of technologies used for enterprise security, and provide advice on best practices for managing the cyber security risks during digital transformation as organizations.
Ability to conduct security reviews and maturity assessments across technology and business teams to address cyber risk.
Ability to provide clear and organized risk findings and recommendations to clients.

About the job

As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. Security Consultants have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats. As a Security Consultant, you could work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You may also test client networks, applications and devices by emulating the latest techniques to help them defend against threats, and will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide an in-depth understanding of the information security domain. You will also articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors and successfully lead complex engagements alongside cross functional teams.

As a Mandiant Principal Strategic Security Consultant, you will lead and support projects on behalf of clients that assess, test, or build their security programs. Clients will range from start-up companies looking to supplement their security team to companies that need fresh ideas to enhance their perspective on the security program. You will provide guidance and advice to our clients on best practices and managing the risks for their security program.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $161,000-$241,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Develop roadmaps and recommendations to drive client enhancements of their cloud security architecture, governance, and standards. Identify, incorporate, and articulate cloud security best practices (e.g., Zero Trust design and cloud incident response).
Perform security configuration assessments of a client’s cloud platforms.
Perform security configuration reviews for common cloud-based SaaS platforms. Interface with clients to address concerns, issues, or escalations. Track and drive to closure any issues that impact the service and its value to clients.
Provide guidance on building and/or maturing cyber security programs and the implementation of tools and technologies used for enterprise security.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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