Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
AI · Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

Google is seeking a Security Engineer specializing in Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection to join their Security team. This role is crucial in maintaining the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security research, network security, and threat detection.

As a Security Engineer at Google, you will be at the forefront of creating and maintaining a secure environment for Google's vast network. Your responsibilities will include researching new detection techniques, developing high-fidelity detection systems, and proactively hunting for threats and abusers. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with software engineers to identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.

This position is part of the Google Cloud team, which is dedicated to accelerating digital transformation for organizations across various industries. You'll be contributing to enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's advanced technology and tools, helping developers build more sustainably.

The role requires a strong background in security, with at least 7 years of experience in relevant areas such as cloud security research, network security, or threat intelligence. You should be well-versed in defensive security concepts, including the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and have a deep understanding of networking and core internet protocols.

Join Google's Security team and play a vital role in protecting one of the world's most influential tech companies and its users from emerging threats in the digital landscape. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems, utilize state-of-the-art technology, and make a significant impact on global cybersecurity.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Cloud Threat and Abuse Detection

  • Research new detection techniques to prevent/mitigate abusive activities such as outbound security attacks, botnets, DDoS, and other malicious behaviors which violate Google Cloud Platform's Terms of Service
  • Develop high fidelity detection to identify malicious activity based on raw network and host level telemetry
  • Analyze various logs and packets to increase accuracy of detections
  • Hunt for threats/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
Go
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 7 years of experience working in one or more of the following areas: cloud security research, network security, intrusion detection system, threat intelligence, or threat detection
  • Experience with defensive security concepts such as adversity tactics and techniques, MITRE ATT&CK framework, logging, etc.
  • Experience with networking and core internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL) and analyzing malicious network traffic

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