Security Engineer, Identity and Authentication

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in security.
• Experience coding in one or more general purpose languages.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with attacks and mitigation methods.
• Experience working in two or more of the following: Network protocols and secure network design, Operating system internals and hardening (e.g., Linux, Android), Web application and browser security, Security assessments and pen testing, Authentication and access control, Applied cryptography and security protocols, Security monitoring and intrusion detection, Incident response and forensics, development of security tools, automation or frameworks.

About the job

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work directly with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. You also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities.

You use your industry experience to own and drive the resolution of complex security incidents, policy questions and technical security issues.

Google Cloud accelerates organizations' ability to digitally transform their business with the best infrastructure, platform, industry solutions and expertise. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology - all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $157,000-$235,000 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

• Secure Google authentication and identity infrastructure.
• Protect Google services authentication, credentials, and accounts.
• Work on improving our security keys and authentication.
• Help drive risk analysis and friction as a result of authentication threats.