Remote Principal AppSec Strategy Consultant

Google Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud's Mandiant team seeks an experienced Principal Strategic Application Security Consultant to own workstreams and drive enterprise security initiatives across applications and cloud environments.

You will engage with C-suite stakeholders, mentor staff, and guide secure development lifecycle practices while leveraging Python/Java expertise to shape long-term AppSec strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in application information security, infrastructure, software, or cloud platforms.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity risk management, threat identification, or security solution development.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead complex, customer-facing engagements as a Principal Application Security Consultant.
• Direct cross-functional teams to reduce security risk across apps and cloud environments.
• Influence executives on risk priorities and secure-by-design transformations.
• Oversee secure code reviews and mentor juniors on vulnerabilities and best practices.

Skills

Application security

Cloud security

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Security metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Java

Job description

Google Cloud's Mandiant team seeks an experienced Principal Strategic Application Security Consultant to own workstreams and drive enterprise security initiatives across applications and cloud environments.

You will engage with C-suite stakeholders, mentor staff, and guide secure development lifecycle practices while leveraging Python/Java expertise to shape long-term AppSec strategy.