Security Engineer, Detection and Response

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Detection and Response

Google's Security team is dedicated to creating and maintaining the safest operating environment for users and developers. As a Security Engineer in the Detection and Response team, you'll play a crucial role in protecting network boundaries, hardening systems against attacks, and safeguarding sensitive data. The position involves active monitoring of systems for attacks and intrusions, working directly with network equipment, and collaborating with software engineers to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.

The Security and Privacy organization's mission is to protect, respect, and defend users, Googlers, and the Internet. With users trusting Google with significant quantities of important data, the role focuses on protecting this data from sophisticated actors who attempt to threaten security and privacy. The Detection and Response team specifically focuses on understanding these threats, detecting them, and responding effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and be part of a global team that operates 24/7 to ensure Google's security. You'll be involved in building and maintaining detection systems, conducting investigations, and collaborating with teams across Google to enhance security capabilities. The position requires a strong background in security, threat hunting, and automation, making it ideal for someone passionate about cybersecurity and protecting user data at scale.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. The company provides comprehensive benefits and maintains a culture of belonging, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of background. This role requires English proficiency to facilitate efficient global collaboration and communication.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Detection and Response

  • Build and maintain detection logic and automation to detect and investigate threats to Google's data, network, and infrastructure
  • Work with teams from around Google to discover new detection capabilities and logging sources
  • Participate in a 24/7 global operation that hunts for and responds to security events on Google's networks
  • Perform investigations on a wide variety of events from various sources to determine whether they pose a threat to Google

Requirements For Security Engineer, Detection and Response

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 3 years of experience with security in attacks and mitigation methods
  • Experience in threat hunting, threat modeling, security, programming or code reviews
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred)
  • Experience with insider threat and automation (preferred)

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