Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

CaliforniaPosted Jul 22, 2026
Principal Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud _corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Virginia, USA; California, USA; +3 more; +2 more _laptop_windows_ Remote eligible **Advanced** Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain. _info_outline_ XApplicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **Remote locations: Virginia, USA; California, USA; Georgia, USA; Illinois, USA.** **Minimum qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. + 8 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains. + 8 years of experience in delivering cyber outcomes, identifying mission risks, and devising solutions. + Ability to travel up to 30% of the time. **Preferred qualifications:** + Experience implementing industry-leading practices around cyber risks and cloud security for clients’ cloud security frameworks using industry standards. + Experience designing and implementing software system architectures. + Experience deploying and managing distributed systems on cloud platforms. + Experience in using version control and code collaboration. **About the job** In this role, you will lead and support projects on behalf of clients that assess, test, or build their security programs. Clients will range from start-up companies looking to supplement their security team to companies that need fresh ideas to enhance their perspective on the security program. You will provide guidance and advice to our clients on best practices and managing the risks for their security program. You will lead technical strategy and scale capabilities for Strategic Consulting. You will leverage Google Cloud Platform to drive organizational outcomes, architect systems, and influence cross-functional teams and manage client-facing responsibilities. Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's 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 industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $168000 - $244000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) . **Responsibilities** + Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to build and modernize strategic consulting tools, optimizing for reliability, latency, and consulting productivity at scale. + Lead the architectural evolution of consulting workflows and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and seamless integration with modern development practices. + Drive the strategy and execution for deeply integrating Google's internal development ecosystem with Mandiant Consulting practices. + Partner with Consulting Operations, Strategic Consulting, and Google engineering leaders to define and implement the ICBM team's mission at Mandiant. + Coach and mentor consultants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting the organizational growth. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) . Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. 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