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Security Engineer, National Security, Google Public Sector
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Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Reston, VA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA .
Minimum qualifications: - 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 comprehensive security solutioning through design, coding, configuration, and deployment.
- Active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph.
- Ability to travel up to 25% internationally.
Preferred qualifications: - 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).
About The Job 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're not just reacting to threats, you're anticipating them. You'll 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.
This position requires that the applicants selected be eligible to obtain, and/or currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with a Fulll Scope Polygraph. The position further requires the applicants will 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 and/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 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 .
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).
- 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.
- Deliver security solutioning through design, coding, configuration, and deployment.
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 .
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
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Full-time
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Job function
Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering Industries
Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet
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