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

Google; South Carolina; Remote; USD 164,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Principal Strategic Security Consultant to lead and support cyber-security projects for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies. The role involves assessing, testing, and building security programs, providing expert guidance on best practices, and managing risks. Candidates should have extensive experience in cyber-security solutions and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience assessing and developing cyber-security solutions.
• Professional certifications in cyber-security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on building or maturing cyber-security programs.
• Conduct security reviews and maturity assessments.
• Lead execution of consulting engagements and development of deliverables.

Skills

Problem-solving

Consulting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber-security

Job description

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

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber-security, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience assessing and developing cyber-security solutions and programs across security domains.
• 8 years of experience in delivering cyber outcomes, identifying mission risks, and devising solutions.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently to work with internal partners and customer teams.
• Ability to travel up to 30% as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional certifications in cyber-security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC).
• Experience leading cyber-security assessments, including table-top exercises (TTX).
• Experience in performing engagement activities including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, structuring customized engagements based on client’s request, proposal writing, and drafting statements of work.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000, NIST CSF).
• Ability to present complex security concepts to varied audiences (e.g., technical and executive).
• Excellent time, consulting, problem-solving, and project management skills.

About the job

As a Mandiant Strategic Security Consultant, you will lead and support projects on behalf of clients that assess, test, or build their security programs. Project teams may range from 2 to 5 colleagues. Clients will range from start-up companies looking to supplement their security team to Fortune 100 companies that need fresh ideas to enhance their perspective on the security program. You will provide guidance and advice to our client on best practices and managing the risks for their security program.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.

About the job

As a Mandiant Strategic Security Consultant, you will lead and support projects on behalf of clients that assess, test, or build their security programs. Project teams may range from 2 to 5 colleagues. Clients will range from start-up companies looking to supplement their security team to Fortune 100 companies that need fresh ideas to enhance their perspective on the security program. You will provide guidance and advice to our client on best practices and managing the risks for their security program.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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $164,000-$243,000 + 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

• Provide guidance on building or maturing cyber-security programs and the implementation of tools and technologies used for enterprise security.
• Conduct security reviews and maturity assessments across technology and business teams to address cyber risk and provide clear, and organized risk findings and recommendations to clients.
• Lead execution of consulting engagements and development of deliverables from start to finish, leading teams in analyzing requirements to produce prioritized results aligned to client needs and risk profile.
• Interface with clients to address concerns, issues, or escalations, track and drive to closure any issues that impact the service and its value to clients.
• Identify, build and manage a sustainable pipeline of opportunities for the Mandiant consulting business with new and existing clients.

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