Security Analyst, Threat Detection I (English, Spanish)

Google LLC; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Security Analyst, Threat Detection I (English, Spanish) to protect Google’s systems and data. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, a strong foundation in cyber security, and experience in threat analysis and incident response.

The candidate will monitor security events, investigate anomalies, and coordinate with Detection and Response teams. The position may involve night shifts and non-standard hours to support global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with cyber security or threat analysis.
• 1 year of experience in incident analysis, malware research, SOC, or similar incident response.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and work rotations/shifts, including night shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate anomalous activity through manual hunting at Alphabet scale.
• Escalate unusual incidents to Detection and Response teams.
• Lead response efforts to low-severity incidents.
• Support the response to high- and medium-severity security incidents as directed.
• Examine security alerts across Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other external alert sources.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Cyber security

Threat analysis

Incident analysis

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Security Analyst, Threat Detection I (English, Spanish)

Only applications of candidates with Mexican citizenship will be evaluated for this role in compliance with the provisions of Article 7 of the Federal Labor Law.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience with cyber security or threat analysis.
• 1 year of experience in incident analysis, malware research, SOC, or similar incident response.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and work rotations/shifts, including night shifts as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in Security + or similar Cyber Security/Incident Response.
• Experience with automation via coding or scripting.
• Experience analyzing, triaging, and remediating common information security incidents.

About the job

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Analyst, you will help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks, and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. You will work directly with network equipment. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

About the job

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Analyst, you will help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks, and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. You will work directly with network equipment. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Responsibilities

Investigate anomalous activity through manual hunting at Alphabet scale.

Escalate unusual incidents to Detection and Response teams.

• Lead response efforts to low-severity incidents.
• Support the response to high- and medium-severity security incidents as directed.

Examine security alerts across Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other external alert sources.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.