Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud (English)

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

Job summary

Join Google Cloud as a Principal Strategic Security Consultant with Mandiant, leading cybersecurity projects for diverse clients. This role requires extensive experience in cybersecurity solutions and risk management, and offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Bonus and equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions.
• Professional certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred.
• Experience leading cybersecurity assessments and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of cybersecurity programs and tools.
• Conduct security reviews and maturity assessments.
• Lead consulting engagements from start to finish.

Skills

Cybersecurity solutions

Risk management

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

ISO 27000

NIST CSF

Job description

Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud (English)

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Note: Google’s hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position, you will have the opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following options:

• Remote locations: Virginia, USA; District of Columbia, USA; Georgia, USA; Maryland, USA; North Carolina, USA; South Carolina, USA; Tennessee, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
• 8 years of experience in delivering cybersecurity outcomes, identifying mission risks, and devising solutions.
• Fluent English communication skills for collaboration with internal partners and customer teams.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC).
• Experience leading cybersecurity assessments, including tabletop exercises (TTX).
• Experience in engagement activities such as scoping, budgeting, scheduling, proposal writing, and drafting statements of work.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST CSF).
• Ability to present complex security concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Excellent time management, consulting, problem-solving, and project management skills.

About the job

As a Mandiant Strategic Security Consultant, you will lead and support client projects that assess, test, or build security programs. Project teams typically range from 2 to 5 colleagues. Clients vary from startups to Fortune 100 companies. You will provide guidance on best practices and risk management for security programs.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a leader in cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response. Our expertise includes frontline breach response, nation-state threat intelligence, machine learning, and security validation, making us highly knowledgeable about advanced threats.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000-$243,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary details depend on role, level, location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will share specific salary info during hiring.

Note: US salary figures reflect base pay only, excluding bonuses, equity, or benefits. Learn more about Google’s benefits.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development and maturation of cybersecurity programs and tools.
• Conduct security reviews and maturity assessments, providing organized risk findings and recommendations.
• Lead consulting engagements from start to finish, analyzing requirements and delivering results aligned with client needs.
• Interface with clients to address concerns, track issues, and ensure service value.
• Identify and manage a pipeline of opportunities with new and existing clients.

Google is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations, please complete our form.