Security Engineer

Google • Reston, VA

7h

About The Position

Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment
for Google's users and developers. Security Engineers work with network
equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this
role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix
security flaws and vulnerabilities.

As a Security Engineer, you are not just reacting to threats, you are
anticipating them. You will have impact in our cybersecurity operations, leading
the development and implementation of advanced security strategies to protect
our critical assets in a dynamic threat landscape. Identify security issues and
implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security
systems and processes.

The position further requires the applicants to obtain a commensurate clearance
for each government agency for which they perform GPS work. Failure to maintain
(or obtain, if applicable) the appropriate U.S. Government clearance or customer
screening requirements that results in the employee unable to perform the
requirements of the role, may result in employment action up to and including
termination.

Google Public Sector
[https://about.google/intl/ALL_us/public-sector/#:~:text=We're%20committed%20to%20advancing,%2C%20research%2C%20and%20edtech%20companies.]
brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with
solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States
public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we
continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex
needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $141,000-$202,000 +
bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and
location. 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 [https://careers.google.com/benefits/].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
• 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
• Experience delivering security solutions through design, coding, configuration, and deployment.
• Must possess an active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph.
• Ability to travel internationally 25% of the time as required

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP.
• 5 years of experience in a security operations role in incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability management.
• Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices, with experience in securing cloud environments.
• Ability to contribute to the security community (e.g., open-source projects, blog posts, conference presentations).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security monitoring strategies, incident response plans, and security awareness programs (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
• Oversee the deployment and operation of security Information and event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and other security tools.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication and recovery.
• Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents and develop and deliver post-incident reports and recommendations for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level