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Cyber Defense Associate Detection Engineer I, Mandiant

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Google

Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Cyber Defense Associate Detection Engineer I, Mandiant

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Info The application window will be open until at least August 26, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: Google’s hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: In-office locations: Cambridge, MA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA. Remote location(s): United States.The application window will be open until at least August 26, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.Note: Google’s hybrid workplace includes remote and in-office roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

In-office locations: Cambridge, MA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
Remote location(s): United States.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience with networking, including TCP/IP protocols and network topology.
  • 2 years of experience configuring and maintaining SIEM Technologies.
  • 1 year of experience with servers, email alias, email platforms.
  • Internship, co-op, or equivalent experience in cybersecurity in Engineering, System Administrator, or a related role.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in logging for common platforms and devices, including Linux and network equipment.
  • Experience with content engineering inside SIEM platforms (e.g., rule creation, advanced correlation searching, etc.).
  • Experience with SPL, KQL, YARA-L, Kusto or similar SIEM query languages, with an understanding of SIEM log flow, aggregation, and forwarding.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell and Python).
  • Ability to simplify and communicate complex ideas.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and people management skills.

About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for enabling the technology and tools required to accomplish daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams such as Mandiant Architects, Mandiant Analysts, Client Information Technology (IT) resources, and other business resource owners, to define requirements and deliver recommendations focused on technologies required to support the client's CDC. You will be responsible for maintaining the operational readiness of client Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), creating detection content, identifying areas for improvement, and setting appropriate configurations of the SIEM or related response technologies required for a client's Security Operations Center (SOC) to maintain effective incident detection and response capabilities.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant't 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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $84,000-$123,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. 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

  • Identify challenges in customer Cyber Defense Centers and formulate strategies for improvement, plan implementation of improvements, and execute/oversee plans to completion.
  • Advise on technologies relied upon by the client CDC, Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and SOC.
  • Provide expertise for SIEM and other SOC technologies that assist in incident response.
  • Create and modify SIEM use cases written in both technology specific query language and Sigma open signature format.
  • Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.

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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. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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