Incident Response Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Google; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Incident Response Consultant, where you will play a key role in helping clients prepare for and respond to cyber threats. This exciting position involves collaborating with teams to investigate incidents, analyze data, and develop strategies to mitigate risks. You will leverage your expertise in network forensics and incident response to provide top-notch services while working in a dynamic environment. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to innovation, this role is perfect for those passionate about cybersecurity and making a difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in investigative roles with a focus on cyber security.
• Certifications in Cloud Platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and contain security incidents with internal and customer teams.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Network Forensics

Log Analysis

Malware Triage Analysis

Disk Forensics

Memory Forensics

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Cyber-security

Tools

Mandiant Technology

Cloud Platforms

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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA.Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber-security, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of Investigative experience with network forensics and log analysis, malware triage analysis, disk and memory forensics in one or more of the following: macOS, Linux, or Unix.
• 2 years of experience working on incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as required.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in Cloud Platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP)).
• Experience in cloud incident response or forensics.
• Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop documentation and explain technical details in a concise manner.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
  
  

About the jobAs a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. Security Consultants have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats.

As a Security Consultant, you could work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You may also test client networks, applications and devices by emulating the latest techniques to help them defend against threats, and will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide an in-depth understanding of the information security domain. You will also articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors and successfully lead complex engagements alongside cross functional teams.

As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. In this role, you will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cyber-security 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000-$155,000 + 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

• Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
• Recognize and codify attacker Tools, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant’s incident investigation processes that can be applied to current and future investigations.
• Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports, trainings, and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Utilize Mandiant technology to conduct large-scale investigations and examine endpoint and network-based sources of evidence.
  
  
  

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

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet

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