Security Engineer, Cloud Detection

Company: Google
Location: Boulder
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

corporate_fare Google place Boulder, CO, USAApplyinfo_outlineApplication InformationThe application window will be open until at least Feb 3rd, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
• 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience in responding to security problems in aimed environments, security alerts, analysis and response.
  • Experience in programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, C/C++, or Java).
  • Experience in analysis of large data sets and intrusion detection.
  • Experience with Cloud environments, preferably Google Cloud Platform.About the JobOur 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.The Detection Team develops and maintains the signals, tools, and infrastructure that we use, constantly evolving them to match sophisticated attackers.In this role, you will build advanced and novel detection mechanisms for attacker techniques, tactics and procedures, develop systems to automate remediation, conduct threat hunting, and perform network and systems forensics, as well as malware and indicator analysis. You will be responsible for managing all malicious activity on Google's networks. You will perform deep analysis of threats on our corporate, production, and acquisition environments. You will help respond to Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attackers and insider threats. You will build a fully automated detection and response machine, an automated Security Operations Center (SOC).The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.Salary InformationThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $136,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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
    • Participate in a 24/7 global operation that hunts for and responds to security events on Google's networks.
    • Perform investigations on a wide variety of events from various sources to determine whether they pose a threat to Google.
    • Participate in large-scale security incidents.
    • Work with teams from around Google to discover new detection capabilities and logging sources.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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