Security Engineer, Operations and Security Implementation

1 Month ago • 5-5 Years • Cyber Security • $166,000 PA - $244,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Security Engineer role focuses on creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for Google users and developers. Responsibilities include identifying and implementing security controls, configuring and maintaining GCP resources (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, etc.), performing routine maintenance tasks, and implementing security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53 and DISA STIGs. The role requires collaboration with software engineers to identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities, active monitoring of systems for attacks and intrusions, and working with network equipment. The position necessitates an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and US citizenship.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5 years security assessment/design review/threat modeling experience
  • 5 years security engineering, computer/network security, and security protocols experience
  • 5 years coding experience
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • US Citizenship
Good to have:
  • GCP certifications
  • Scripting language experience
  • CI/CD pipeline and automation tool experience
  • Network security and IDS experience
  • Containerization technology experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
  • 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.
  • Active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

  • GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with scripting languages.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
  • Experience with network security and intrusion detection systems.
  • Experience with containerization technologies.

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.

This position requires that the candidate selected be eligible to obtain, or currently possess and maintain an active "Top Secret clearance". The position further requires the candidate will obtain a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform GPS work. Failure to maintain (or obtain, if applicable) the appropriate U.S. Government clearance or customer screening requirements that results in the employee unable to perform the requirements of the role, may result in employment action up to and including termination.

Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information. 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 .

Responsibilities

  • Identify security issues and implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security systems and processes.
  • Configure, provision and maintain GCP resources, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, Cloud IAM, Cloud SQL, and other relevant services.
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks, including patching, upgrades, and backups.
  • Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and other relevant frameworks.

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