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Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

Google is a global technology company that provides a wide range of internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

Google Cloud is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection team. This role combines security engineering with software development to protect Google's cloud infrastructure. The position focuses on developing and implementing detection mechanisms for various security threats and abuse patterns.

As a Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of protecting Google Cloud Platform (GCP) from malicious activities, working with cutting-edge security technologies and large-scale infrastructure. You'll be responsible for researching and implementing new detection techniques, analyzing network traffic and system logs, and developing tools to process threat intelligence data.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in both security concepts and software development, with experience in security assessments, threat modeling, and coding. Knowledge of network protocols, forensics, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework is highly valued. You'll be working with Google's world-class security team to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging security problems at scale, collaborate with talented engineers, and contribute to protecting one of the world's largest cloud platforms. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate digital transformation while ensuring the highest levels of security for customers across more than 200 countries.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

  • Research new detection techniques to prevent/mitigate abusive activities such as outbound security attacks, botnet, DDoS and other malicious behaviors which violate Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Terms of Service
  • Develop fidelity detection to identify malicious activity based on raw network and host level telemetry
  • Analyze various logs and packets to increase the accuracy of detections
  • Hunt for threats or abusers and respond proactively
  • Create, develop and manage tools to collect and process abuse reports and threat intelligence data

Requirements For Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling
  • 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols
  • 2 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages

Benefits For Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Accommodations for applicants with special needs

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