Security Consultant, Cyber Defense

Google Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology leader is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst based in London who will support incident response activities in a Cyber Defense Center. The ideal candidate with a Bachelor's degree will have at least 5 years of experience in multi-cloud security environments and expertise in malware research. Responsibilities include conducting real-time security analysis, collaborating with various teams, and enhancing detection and response capabilities. The role offers opportunities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in multi-cloud security environments.
• 5 years of experience in malware research or similar.
• Certifications in CompTIA Security+ or CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enable efficient incident response activities.
• Collaborate with Security Architects and Engineers.
• Conduct analysis using SIEM technology.

Skills

Designing multi-cloud environments

Experience with EDR and SIEM

Incident response skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Google location: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland; +5 more. Remote eligible.

Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: In-office locations: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland. Remote location(s): Austria; Spain; Ireland; Netherlands; United Kingdom.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in designing and securing multi-cloud environments, including Infrastructure and a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
• 5 years of experience as an SOC analyst, in malware research, threat hunting or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies.
• Experience leading incident response activities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, ISC2 (CISSP), SANS-GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, GWAPT), CISCO (CCNA), EC-Council (CEH, LPT).
• Experience securing modern cloud-native architectures, including containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell and Python).
• Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices, including Linux and network equipment.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to manage resolution for security issues.

About the job

As a Cyber Defense Analyst, you will be responsible for enabling efficient and accurate incident response activities and daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams like Security Architects, Security Engineers, Client Information Technology (IT) resources and other business resource owners to define requirements and deliver recommendations focused on incident response activities to support the client's CDC. In addition to this, you may be responsible for the analysis, response, containment, remediation and long-term improvement of a client's Security Operation Center (SOC) in order to maintain and transform incident detection and response capabilities.

In this role, you will work as a member of a highly technical team in a rapidly changing environment, administer a variety of information security technologies, learn new emerging technologies and be passionate about protecting customer data and corporate assets from the threats facing multiple industries.

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.

Responsibilities

• Identify challenges in customer Cyber Defense Centers and formulate strategies for improvement, plan implementation of improvements and execute/oversee plans to completion.
• Conduct real-time analysis using SIEM, endpoint and network-based technologies with a focus on identifying security events and false positives. Advise on CDC, CSIRT and SOC management activities.
• Research and leverage cybersecurity intelligence sources, attacker techniques, containment methodologies and remediation processes to improve Security Operation Center (SOC) incident detection and response capabilities.
• Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.
• Provide consultation and support for deployment and operations of Google SecOps in client environments. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cloud Forensics and Incident Response, advising client Security Operations Centers (SOC) on methodologies and techniques.

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