Public Sector Cloud Security Engineer – SLED

Google; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Public Sector is seeking a Security Customer Engineer to be the primary technical partner for government and educational customers. You will lead security and cloud transformation initiatives, driving the technical win from initial discussions to proofs-of-concept and architectures.

You will articulate cross-pillar solutions, engage with agency leaders, and ensure successful consumption of Google Cloud and security offerings. Strong AI, encryption, and compliance expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of cloud security architectures experience in customer-facing or support roles.
• Experience with security topics including encryption, identity, access control, SIEM, CNAPP, or network security.
• Experience engaging with technical stakeholders or executive leaders.
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, or conversational AI systems and AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify business opportunities with the team and address technical objections.
• Deliver in-depth security and compliance expertise to support customer relationships and briefings.
• Demonstrate and prototype integrations with Google Cloud products in customer environments.
• Recommend integration strategies, architectures, and infrastructure for Google Cloud solutions.
• Travel to customer sites, conferences, and related events as required.

Skills

Cloud security

Stakeholder engagement

Generative AI

AI agents / agentic frameworks

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Security architectures

Communication & presentation

Security in compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Master’s degree in CS/ Engineering/ Math or related

Job description

Google Public Sector is seeking a Security Customer Engineer to be the primary technical partner for government and educational customers. You will lead security and cloud transformation initiatives, driving the technical win from initial discussions to proofs-of-concept and architectures.

You will articulate cross-pillar solutions, engage with agency leaders, and ensure successful consumption of Google Cloud and security offerings. Strong AI, encryption, and compliance expertise are essential.