GSOC Incident Response Lead

Google LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a security operations leader to collaborate with Facilities Management, investigate breaches, and craft risk assessments for the future. You will oversee the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) 24/7, addressing a broad threat landscape including insider risk and workplace violence.

The role focuses on operational excellence, technology, and building capable teams to defend Google’s enterprise while maintaining strong customer service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence or a military role or equivalent private sector experience.
• Experience in a security operations centre environment.
• Experience leading security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift-level incident response and crisis management, triaging threats against the escalation and impact matrix.
• Direct live quality control for all shift deliverables, including report writing, verbal briefings, and incident standardization.
• Manage shift scheduling, ensure operational coverage, and deputize for GSOC Operations Managers.
• Identify training gaps, lead regional training initiatives, and advocate AI innovation to advance GSOC capabilities.
• Analyze, develop, and strengthen GSOC processes to support integration across the ecosystem.

Skills

Security operations center

Incident response

Crisis management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Incident management systems

Job description

Google is seeking a security operations leader to collaborate with Facilities Management, investigate breaches, and craft risk assessments for the future. You will oversee the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) 24/7, addressing a broad threat landscape including insider risk and workplace violence.

The role focuses on operational excellence, technology, and building capable teams to defend Google’s enterprise while maintaining strong customer service and confidentiality.