Senior Strategic Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimeSenior$138,000–$200,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Information Systems
Cybersecurity
security domains
cyber outcomes
mission risks
client-facing cybersecurity consulting
strategic security consulting
security program maturity assessments
gap analyses
risk-reduction roadmaps

Nice to have

cloud platforms
cloud security
network security
identity and access management
cyber defense
cloud security architecture

Role summary

Mandiant, part of Google Cloud, seeks a Senior Strategic Security Consultant to lead and support client projects focused on assessing, testing, and building security programs. This role involves providing expert guidance on best practices and risk management, particularly for companies enhancing their security posture or needing fresh perspectives. The consultant will work with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established companies, helping them navigate digital transformations and manage risks across cloud and on-premises environments. The position emphasizes dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response expertise.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience assessing and developing cybersecurity solutions and programs across security domains.
5 years of experience in delivering cyber outcomes, identifying mission risks, and devising solutions.
Experience working in client-facing cybersecurity consulting environments.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred qualifications:

Certifications related to specific cloud platforms.
Experience implementing industry-leading practices to mitigate cybersecurity risks in domains such as cloud security, network security, identity and access management, and cyber defense.
Experience with cloud security architecture, cloud governance, and translating governance principles into cloud security policies.
Experience in advisory or consulting roles within professional services or major cybersecurity consulting firms.
Experience in incident response, pen testing, threat modeling, or artificial intelligence security.

About the job:

As a Mandiant Strategic Security Consultant, 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 your client on best practices and managing the risks for their security program.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: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

Lead strategic security consulting engagements, security program maturity assessments, and gap analyses against industry frameworks to deliver risk-reduction roadmaps.
Guide clients on transforming cyber defense capabilities and managing risks across cloud and on-premises environments during digital transformation.
Evaluate client requirements, scope consulting engagement effort and costs, and coordinate solution designs to produce statements of work and proposals.
Design and facilitate executive tabletop exercises and security workshops to evaluate incident response readiness and programmatic controls.
Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of strategic consulting service offerings, methodologies, and reusable practice assets.

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