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Security Response Engineer

Google is a global technology company that builds innovative products and services used by billions of users.
$141,000 - $202,000
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Response Engineer

Google is seeking a Security Response Engineer to join their global security team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role combines technical security expertise with incident response leadership, requiring both hands-on security engineering skills and the ability to coordinate complex security incidents across multiple teams.

The position offers a competitive compensation package of $141,000-$202,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. As a Security Response Engineer, you'll be part of Google's mission to create and maintain the safest operating environment for users and developers worldwide.

The role involves being a key member of the global on-call response team, where you'll leverage your security experience and Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) expertise to investigate and respond to escalations across Alphabet. You'll lead cross-functional teams through security incidents using professional emergency management procedures.

Key responsibilities include coordinating incident resolution, analyzing security trends, improving Google's product security, and developing incident management excellence through tools and training. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of incident response experience, strong technical skills in areas like Python, Go, or Java, and knowledge of security frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on the safety and security of Google's global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology and world-class teams. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, with the chance to shape security practices at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Security Response Engineer

  • Coordinate and drive resolution on a range of incidents
  • Analyze causes to identify trends and systematic issues
  • Improve information security of Google's products and services
  • Develop excellence in Incident Management through tools and infrastructure and prepare teams across Google through exercises and training
  • Manage relationships across the company (e.g., legal, engineering, communications, etc.)

Requirements For Security Response Engineer

Python
Go
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 2 years of experience with incident or emergency response coordination
  • Experience in systems administration, software engineering, digital forensics, security engineering, privacy engineering

Benefits For Security Response Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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