Senior Security Engineer, Public Sector

Google; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Public Sector is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design scalable security solutions and lead security initiatives across regulated markets. You will collaborate with software engineers to identify and fix security flaws, and you will help translate Google Cloud concepts into mission-critical solutions for public sector clients.

The role requires experience across cloud security, infrastructure, and compliance frameworks, with hands-on work on security assessments, threat modeling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with system architecture, distributed paradigms, and global infrastructure deployment (e.g., OS administration, software-defined networking, IAM, Kubernetes).
• 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
• Experience coding in one or more general purpose languages.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable security solutions and assets that reduce risks and meet customer objectives.
• Define and drive long-term security strategies, multi-year roadmaps, and goals for ambiguous problems.
• Build relationships with executive stakeholders, partners, and customers to deliver technical solutions and influence product decisions.
• Evaluate security risks, contribute to policy definitions, and lead full solution lifecycle from development to launch.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to drive team performance and strengthen the engineering relationships.

Skills

System architecture

Kubernetes

Security engineering

General programming languages

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Security Engineer, Public Sector

Company: Google

• Reston, VA, USA
• Colorado, USA
• +4 more
• +3 more
• Remote eligible

Mid level.

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information. The application window will be open until at least November 14, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date. Google's hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

Locations

• In-office locations: Reston, VA, USA.
• Remote locations: Colorado, USA; Maryland, USA; Texas, USA; Virginia, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with system architecture, distributed paradigms, and global infrastructure deployment (e.g., operating system administration, software-defined network configuration, identity and access management, Kubernetes).
• 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.
• Experience coding in one or more general purpose languages.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modeling.
• Experience delivering comprehensive security solutions through design, coding, configuration, and deployment.
• Experience with automated deployment models, such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and GitOps.
• Knowledge of key security areas, such as threat modeling and incident response, and compliance frameworks, such as NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, ITSG‑33, C5, ISM, and ISO.
• Ability to secure products on GCP using tools like Terraform or Ansible.

About the job

Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google’s users and developers. Security Engineers work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.

As a Senior Security Engineer within Google Public Sector (GPS), you will be on the front lines, translating the key concept of Google Cloud into mission-critical solutions. You will be delivering tailored technical solutions that accelerate digital transformation across our regulated market segments.

In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise in cloud security and infrastructure, combined with an understanding of public sector security compliance frameworks and mission needs. You will actively support customer engagements, participate in pre‑sale activities, and contribute to building and securing internal GPS assets.

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 $166,000-$244,000 + 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

• Design and deliver novel, scalable security solutions and custom assets, (e.g., production code, sample code, best practices, etc.) that reduce risks and satisfy or exceed customer objectives.
• Define and drive long‑term security strategies, multi‑year roadmaps, and goals for ambiguous technical problems.
• Build relationships with executive cross‑functional stakeholders, partners, and customers to deliver quality technical solutions and influence major product decisions.
• Evaluate security risks, contribute to policy definitions, and lead the full solution life‑cycle from development strategy and testing to launch.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to drive team performance, and actively establish technical relationships with engineering groups to strengthen the broader business.

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