Senior Security Analyst, Cloud Threat Detection

As a member of the Product Security Engineering (PSE) team within the Cloud CISO organization at Google, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ensuring the security of every product shipped by Cloud and enhancing the security assurance levels of the underlying infrastructure. Your role will involve collaborating with product teams to develop more secure products by implementing security measures by design and default, providing tools, patterns, and frameworks, and enhancing the expertise of embedded security leads. Your responsibilities will include researching innovative detection techniques to prevent and mitigate abusive activities such as outbound security attacks, botnet, DDoS, and other malicious behaviors that breach Google Cloud Platform's (GCP) Terms of Service. You will be tasked with developing fidelity detection mechanisms to identify malicious activities based on raw network and host level telemetry, as well as analyzing logs and packets to enhance the accuracy of detections. Additionally, you will be involved in hunting for threats and abusers and responding effectively to safeguard Google and its users from potential attacks. The ideal candidate for this role should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, with at least 5 years of experience in security analysis, network security, intrusion detection system, threat intelligence, or threat detection. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a technical security professional, particularly in digital forensics or systems administration, is required. Proficiency in executive or customer stakeholder management and communication, along with a data-driven approach to solving information security challenges, is essential. Preferred qualifications for this position include a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, knowledge of defensive security concepts such as adversity tactics and techniques, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and logging practices. Familiarity with networking and internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL) and experience in analyzing malicious network traffic will be advantageous. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are highly desirable for effectively managing responsibilities in a global and cross-functional environment. Join us in our mission to accelerate digital transformation for organizations worldwide through Google Cloud, where we offer enterprise-grade solutions leveraging cutting-edge technology and tools to help developers build sustainably. Become a part of a dynamic team dedicated to protecting Google and its users from potential threats, while maintaining trust and reputation for the brand and company globally.,