Incident Response Engineer, UK Security Operations

The UK Security Operations (SecOps) team at Google Public Sector is seeking an Incident Response Engineer to join their team in London. This role is crucial in delivering, operating, and securing private cloud services for customers with high security requirements. The position involves 24/7 security monitoring, detection, and investigation of incidents, working with cutting-edge technology in a private cloud environment.

As an Incident Response Engineer, you'll be responsible for responding to escalated security incidents, building platform efficiencies, conducting threat hunting, and participating in purple team events. The role requires participation in rotating on-call schedules to ensure round-the-clock incident response capability. You'll work with advanced security tools including EDR and SIEM systems, while collaborating with Google product teams to improve technology and security measures.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in security operations, incident response, and technical troubleshooting. Knowledge of Kubernetes and common attacker tactics is highly valued. This position requires British Citizenship and eligibility for UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to work at the forefront of cloud security, protecting critical infrastructure and handling complex security challenges. You'll be part of Google's prestigious team while working with some of the most sensitive and important customer environments, making a real impact on national security and infrastructure protection.