About the job

Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. Security Engineers work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. In this role, you will also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.

As a Security Engineer within Google Public Sector, you will be on the front lines, translating the magic of Google Cloud into mission-critical solutions. Joining a highly skilled team of engineers and consultants, your primary focus will be on delivering tailored technical solutions that accelerate digital transformation across our regulated market segments. You will actively support customer engagements, participate in presale activities, and contribute to building and securing internal GPS assets.

Google Public Sector brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver novel, scalable security solutions and custom assets (e.g., production code, sample code, best practices, etc.) that reduce risks and satisfy or exceed complex customer objectives.

• Define and drive long-term security strategies, multi-year roadmaps, and visions for complex, ambiguous technical problems.

• Build strategic relationships with senior cross-functional stakeholders, partners, and customers to deliver quality technical solutions and influence major product decisions.

• Evaluate complex security risks, contribute to policy definitions, and lead the full solution lifecycle from development strategy and testing to launch.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to drive team performance, and actively establish technical relationships with engineering groups to strengthen the broader business.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• 5 years of experience with system architecture, paradigms, and global infrastructure deployment (e.g., operating system administration, software-defined network configuration, identity and access management, Kubernetes).

• 5 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.

• 2 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.

• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in security assessments, security design reviews, or threat modeling.

• Experience delivering comprehensive security solutions through design, coding, configuration, and deployment.

• Experience with automated deployment models, such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and Git Ops.

• Knowledge of key security areas (e.g., threat modeling, incident response) and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, ITSG-33, C5, ISM, ISO).

• Proven ability to secure products on GCP or other cloud service providers, and using tools like Terraform or Ansible.