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Security Engineer, Google Public Sector

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Security Engineer

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 Security Engineer, you're not just reacting to threats, you're anticipating them. You'll manage cybersecurity operations, leading the development and implementation of advanced security strategies to protect our critical assets in a dynamic threat landscape and also identify security issues and implement and design security controls, tools, and services to improve security systems and processes. This position requires that the candidate selected be eligible to obtain, or currently possess and maintain an active "TS/SCI with a Polygraph". 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. Responsibilities Develop and implement security monitoring strategies, incident response plans, and security awareness programs (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Information Security Management System (ISO 27001), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Oversee the deployment and operation of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication and recovery. Conduct forensic analysis of security incidents and develop and deliver post-incident reports and recommendations. Deliver security solutioning through design, coding, configuration, and deployment. 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.