Principal Incident Response Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud (English)

Google; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Principal Incident Response Security Consultant in a hybrid role. You will investigate complex data security incidents, collaborating with teams to contain breaches and recover systems. The position requires extensive experience in incident response and forensics, with a focus on cloud security. This role offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in incident response investigations.
• Experience with network forensics and malware triage.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and contain incidents collaboratively.
• Conduct host and network forensics and log analysis.
• Lead client-facing incident response efforts.

Skills

Fluent English

Incident Response

Network Forensics

Malware Triage

Cloud Forensics

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Hack the Box

TryHackMe

Overthewire

Job description

Principal Incident Response Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud (English)

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Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. You can specify your preferred working location among the following:

Remote locations: Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in incident response investigations, analysis, or containment.
• 8 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
• Fluent English communication skills for interaction with internal and customer teams.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications in cloud platforms.
• Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs), or testing platforms like Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire.
• Ability to communicate findings and strategies to technical staff, executives, legal counsel, and clients.
• Excellent time and project management skills.

About the job

In this role, you will be trained to solve problems, contain, and recover from complex data security incidents. Our team helps customers navigate high-profile and technically challenging incidents.

If you're interested in investigating computer crimes and breaches, this opportunity is for you. Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, is a leader in cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response, trusted worldwide for handling complex breaches and advanced threats.

The US base salary range is $164,000-$243,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are role, level, and location-dependent. Your recruiter will share specific details during hiring.

Note: Listed salaries reflect base pay only, excluding bonuses, equity, or benefits. Learn more about Google benefits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to investigate and contain incidents.
• Identify and document attacker TTPs and IOCs for current and future investigations.
• Conduct host and network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage.
• Lead large, client-facing incident response efforts across cloud, endpoint, and network evidence sources.
• Develop reports, trainings, and presentations for technical and executive audiences.

Google is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with disabilities or special needs. Please inform us if accommodations are needed.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Project Management, Consulting, Engineering
• Industries: Information Services, Technology, Internet

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