Offensive Security Consultant, Mandiant Consulting, Google Cloud

Google LLC; California (MO); Remote; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

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Equity

Bonus target

Remote work eligibility

Benefits

Job summary

Google Cloud's Mandiant Consulting unit seeks an Offensive Security Consultant to lead red/purple team engagements and security assessments across networks, cloud, and apps. The role involves delivering thorough reports and client guidance from a security perspective.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 3 years in pen testing, with travel up to 20% optional. Remote work in the US is eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• At least 3 years of pen testing and red teaming experience across networks, apps, cloud, and social engineering.
• Experience with pen testing, ethical hacking and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform red and purple team assessments and breach readiness reviews.
• Conduct external/internal wireless, web and mobile app testing, and embedded system assessments.
• Develop reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Advise clients on security practices to remediate issues.

Skills

Pen testing

Red team

Network testing

Web app testing

Mobile testing

Scripting

Cloud testing

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Pen testing tools

Wireless testing tools

Web testing tools

Network security testing tools

Job description

Offensive Security Consultant, Mandiant Consulting, Google Cloud

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Google California, USA ; United States Remote eligible

X Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The application window will be open until at least October 21, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Remote locations: California, USA; United States.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience with pen testing and red teaming functions, including network, web application, mobile, cloud, social engineering, scripting, or tool development.
• Experience with pen testing, ethical hacking and assessments.
• Experience with tools used for wireless, web application, and network security testing.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications related to offensive security including OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, CCSAS, CCT, INF, or relevant SANS courses.
• Experience implementing or assessing information security implementation or assessment of security controls.
• Experience with developing documentation and explaining technical details in a concise manner.
• Experience in four or more of the following: network protocols, threat intelligence analysis, system and network administration, project management, developing applications, technical incident response processes, source code review, reverse engineering.

About the job

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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $112000 - $161000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Perform red and purple team assessments, assumed breach assessments (e.g., red team engagements with a pre-deployed implant), ransomware readiness reviews (e.g., assessing susceptibility to modern ransomware threats), threat analysis, and social engineering assessments.
• Conduct external and internal wireless assessments, web and mobile applications testing, and embedded system assessments.
• Recognize and safely utilize attacker tools, tactics, and procedures.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
• Advise clients on security practices for remediating discovered issues.

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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.

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