Head of Security Engineering — AI-Driven Security Leader

Google Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

GFiber, part of Alphabet, is seeking a Head of Security Engineering to lead the SecEng team and protect our core network infrastructure. You will drive security initiatives, architect controls, and push AI/automation to solve complex challenges while embedding security across the organization.

You’ll mentor engineers, partner with other teams, and shape strategy for scalable, resilient networks in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in network security or security engineering.
• Experience designing and implementing security architectures.
• 3 years of experience managing and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Security Engineering team, providing technical oversight and strategic direction.
• Architect and implement robust security controls to protect GFiber's core network infrastructure.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation creatively to solve complex security problems and streamline SecEng operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with other engineering and operations teams to embed security best practices across the organization.

Skills

Security leadership

Security architecture

AI/Automation in security

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

GFiber, part of Alphabet, is seeking a Head of Security Engineering to lead the SecEng team and protect our core network infrastructure. You will drive security initiatives, architect controls, and push AI/automation to solve complex challenges while embedding security across the organization.

You’ll mentor engineers, partner with other teams, and shape strategy for scalable, resilient networks in a fast-growing environment.