Incident Response Engineer, UK Security Operations

Google's UK Security Operations (SecOps) team is seeking an Incident Response Engineer to join their elite security team focused on protecting public sector private cloud services. This role combines hands-on security incident response with platform development and threat hunting in a high-stakes environment. As part of the team, you'll be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and investigating security incidents around the clock, working with cutting-edge technology to secure critical infrastructure.

The position requires strong technical skills in security operations, incident response, and programming, along with the ability to obtain high-level security clearance. You'll be part of a team that operates 24/7 to ensure comprehensive security coverage, participating in rotating on-call schedules to maintain constant vigilance.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to work with advanced technology while protecting critical national infrastructure. The role offers the chance to work with Google's world-class security teams and technology, while building and improving security operations capabilities. You'll be involved in proactive security measures including threat hunting and purple team exercises, combining defensive and offensive security perspectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations, incident response, and technical troubleshooting, with experience in programming and cloud security. This role requires British citizenship and the ability to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work.