Remote Senior Security Engineer: Threat Research Lead

Google; Maine; On-site; USD 174,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud is seeking a Security Engineer to join its security team. You will conduct in-depth risk research on threat actors, model risk activity, and develop detection signatures to protect Google's users and developers.

The role involves mentoring teammates, leading complex threat research projects, and collaborating with product teams to implement effective mitigations across internal platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 5 years in security assessments, threat modeling, or design reviews.
• 5 years in security engineering, computer and network security.
• 5 years coding in general purpose languages.
• 1 year leading technical teams or risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own, prioritize, and drive tracking of complex threat actors and research projects.
• Lead technical analyses, model threat activity and indicators of compromise.
• Create and deploy detection signatures to maintain visibility and close gaps.
• Produce polished technical intelligence documentation and actor profiles.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols

5 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages

1 year of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment

5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms and tools

VirusTotal

SIEMs

Malleware analysis/reverse engineering

Job description

Google Cloud is seeking a Security Engineer to join its security team. You will conduct in-depth risk research on threat actors, model risk activity, and develop detection signatures to protect Google's users and developers.

The role involves mentoring teammates, leading complex threat research projects, and collaborating with product teams to implement effective mitigations across internal platforms.