Principal Cyber Defense Analyst, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Principal Cyber Defense Analyst, Mandiant, Google Cloud

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XNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

Remote locations: New York, USA; Alabama, USA; Illinois, USA; Maryland, USA; Virginia, USA; Washington, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 8 years of experience in SOC analyst, malware research, threat hunting, or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies.

• Experience leading incident response activities and communicating investigation status to senior stakeholders.

• Experience with multiple operating systems, directory service software, and document, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Preferred qualifications:

• Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, ISC2 (CISSP), SANS-GIAC certification (GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, GWAPT), CISCO (CCNA), EC-Council (CEH, LPT).

• Knowledge of scripting languages (i.e., PowerShell and Python).

• Understanding of operating systems, including Linux.

• Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices, including Linux and network equipment.

• Ability to engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About the job

As the Cyber Defense Principal Consultant you will be responsible for enabling efficient and accurate incident response activities and daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams like Mandiant Architects, Mandiant Engineers, Client Information Technology (IT) resources, and other business resource owners, to define requirements and deliver recommendations focused on incident response activities to support the clients CDC. In addition, you may be responsible for the analysis, response, containment, remediation, and long-term improvement of a clients Security Operation Center (SOC) in order to maintain and transform incident detection and response capabilities.

In this role, you will work as a member of a highly technical team in a rapidly changing environment, administer a variety of information security technologies, learn new emerging technologies, and be passionate about protecting customer data and corporate assets from threats facing multiple industries.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiants cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industrys best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about todays advanced threats than anyone.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $168000 - $243000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Identify challenges in customer Cyber Defense Centers and formulate strategies for improvement, plan implementation of improvements, and execute/oversee plans to completion.

• Conduct real-time analysis using SIEM, endpoint, and network based technologies with a focus on identifying security events and false positives.

• Advise on CDC, CSIRT, and SOC management activities.

• Research and leverage cybersecurity intelligence sources, attacker techniques, containment methodologies, and remediation processes to improve Security Operation Center (SOC) incident detection and response capabilities.

• Develop client relationships with senior stakeholders to achieve project and long-term strategic objectives. Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.

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