Principal Cyber Defense Analyst, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Google’s Cyber Defense Principal Consultant role enables effective incident response and daily operations within client Cyber Defense Centers. The role works with Mandiant and client teams to improve security operations, including incident analysis, response, containment, remediation, and long-term capability development.

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's 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
• 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