Red Team Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Red Team Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud Cambridge, MA Job Details Full-time $108,000 - $155,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Computer science Report writing Computer Science Technical documentation Information Systems Google Cloud Platform Research Mid-level Windows Technical report writing Threat detection & response Security assessment 3 years Incident response Bachelor's degree OSCP Scripting Computer forensics Linux Threat intelligence Application security testing Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity Bachelor's degree in computer science Communication skills Mobile testing

Full Job Description Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA .

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 3 years of experience with pen testing and red teaming functions, including network, web application, mobile, cloud, social engineering, scripting, or tool development. Experience with tools used for wireless, web application, and network security testing. Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred qualifications:

Certifications in offensive security including OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, CCSAS, CCT, INF, or related SANS courses. Experience implementing or assessing information security controls. Knowledge of tools used in engagement testing, security event analysis, incident response, computer forensics, network and endpoint architecture or other areas of security operations. Understanding of operating systems internals, including Windows, Linux, and OSX. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop documentation and explain technical details in a concise manner. About the job The Mandiant Team delivers bespoke high value assessments; this includes adversarial emulation engagements and application security testing. This may involve delivering a Threat Intel-led Red Team for a large enterprise, preparing command and control infrastructure, developing social engineering, attempting to compromise internet-facing systems, conducting privilege escalation and lateral movement within customer networks, exfiltrating data from the network all while avoiding detection from the customer security operations teams, assessing high value web application against modern threats, or advising the client on best practices regarding cyber defense mechanisms. As a Mandiant Red Team Consulting team member, you will be responsible for assessing and advising clients on both technical and process-based controls for all manner of environments. You will perform Red and Purple Team assessments, including adversarial emulation of cyber attacks against customer organizations, and other technical cyber assessments including external pen testing, web application, mobile, and wireless security testing. You will expand the team's capabilities through tool creation, research on offensive techniques, incorporation of threat actor intelligence, internal presentations, and knowledge sharing. In this role, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. You will have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats. 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. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $108,000-$155,000 + 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 Perform red and purple team assessments, assumed breach assessments (e.g., red team engagements with a pre-deployed implant), ransomware readiness reviews (e.g., assessing susceptibility to modern ransomware threats), threat analysis, and social engineering assessments. Conduct external and internal wireless assessments, web and mobile application testing, and embedded systems assessments. Recognize and safely utilize attacker tools, tactics, and procedures. Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences. Communicate findings and strategy to client stakeholders including technical staff, executive leadership, and legal counsel. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.