Security Architect, Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Google; United States; Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Cloud, in collaboration with Mandiant, seeks a security professional to lead cloud security assessments, design architecture enhancements, and guide incident response initiatives for enterprise clients. You will develop reports for technical and executive audiences and help integrate security tools within customer environments.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, 3+ years in security and cloud environments, and the ability to translate complex concepts to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience in information security, engineering, and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• 2 years of experience in identity and access management (IAM), enterprise architecture, or cloud architecture using directory services, cloud computing platforms, or network security tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and conduct technical security assessments for cloud-based security infrastructures and platforms.
• Assist clients with designing and implementing architecture enhancements, security configurations, identity protections, cloud workflows, and appropriate countermeasures to defend against threats and attacker techniques.
• Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant's on-premise Active Directory or Cloud Assessment processes.
• Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports, training, and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Communicate strategies and roadmap initiatives to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel.

Skills

Information security

Cloud infrastructure

IAM

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

The application window will be open until at least August 06th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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

Remote locations: California, USA; United States.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in information security, engineering, and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• 2 years of experience in identity and access management (IAM), enterprise architecture, or cloud architecture using directory services, cloud computing platforms, or network security tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+; CompTIA Network+; ISC2 (CISSP); SANS-GIAC certification (GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, GWAPT); CISCO (CCNA); EC-Council (CEH, LPT).
• Experience communicating remediation recommendations and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
• Experience in incident response remediation or disaster recovery.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop documentation and explain technical details in a concise manner.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

About The Job

In this role, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare to mitigate, and respond to cyber security threats. You will identify enterprise security requirements and provide guidance to enterprise initiatives. You will serve as technical support for security tools and assist with security tool implementation and integration into the customer environment. You will also provide guidance on the development of containment and remediation plans for cyber security incidents.

In addition, you will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide information of the security domain. You will execute on both strategic and tactical plans, including direct engagement and delivery in technical matters. You will articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors.

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.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $112000 - $162000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Lead, coordinate, and conduct technical security assessments for cloud-based security infrastructures and platforms.
• Assist clients with designing and implementing architecture enhancements, security configurations, identity protections, cloud workflows, and appropriate countermeasures to defend against threats and attacker techniques.
• Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant's on-premise Active Directory or Cloud Assessment processes.
• Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports, training, and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Communicate strategies and roadmap initiatives to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.