Senior Security Consultant, Google Public Sector

Google; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a cybersecurity professional to help clients mitigate cyber threats. Responsibilities include leading security assessments, assisting with security architecture, and communicating strategies to stakeholders. The ideal applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in information security, particularly within cloud environments. The role includes opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with various teams, focusing on enhancing security measures. Competitive compensation package provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in information security.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical security assessments for cloud infrastructures.
• Assist clients in designing security configurations.
• Build scripts and tools to enhance security assessments.

Skills

Information security

Cloud-based infrastructure

Identity and access management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Security tools

Job description

Overview

The application window will be open until at least January 15, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Reston, VA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in information security and engineering, working with cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• 4 years of experience with identity and access management with tech stacks (e.g., Google Cloud Platform), enterprise architecture, and cloud architecture with one cloud platform.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time as needed.

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.

Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$194,000 + 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

• 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.