Offensive Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Google; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud's Mandiant division is seeking an Offensive Security Consultant in the United States. You will perform red and purple team assessments, ransomware readiness reviews, threat analysis, and social engineering assessments across on-site and remote engagements.

Candidates have a BS in CS or related field and at least 3 years in pen testing, with experience across networks, web apps, mobile, cloud, scripting, and tool development. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field.
• At least 3 years in pen testing and red teaming across networks, web, mobile, cloud, and social engineering.
• Experience with tools used for wireless, web app, and network security testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform red and purple team assessments, breach simulations, and ransomware readiness reviews.
• Conduct external and internal wireless, web and mobile applications testing, and embedded system assessments.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Advise clients on security practices for remediating discovered issues.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Cloud security

Network security

Web app testing

Mobile app testing

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security testing tools

Wireless testing tools

Job description

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XThe application window will be open until at least September 2nd, 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:

In-office locations: Atlanta, GA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA.

Remote location(s): United States.

Minimum qualifications

• 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 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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Responsibilities

• 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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