Security Engineer

Reston, Virginia

Google, Inc.
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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.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 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. 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.
Date Posted: 04 April 2025
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