Cyber Defense Detection Engineer: Job Opportunity at Mandiant, Google Cloud – $105K – $154K/year
We are seeking a Cyber Defense Detection Engineer to join our team at Mandiant, Google Cloud. This is an excellent opportunity for remote work tailored for professionals in Texas, USA, providing a dynamic work environment with a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $154,000 per year on a full-time basis.
About Us
Mandiant, a part of Google Cloud, is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response services. By scaling decades of frontline experience, Mandiant helps organizations to be confident in their readiness to defend against and respond to cyber threats.
We specialize in enabling the technology and tools required to accomplish daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC).
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Role of the Cyber Defense Detection Engineer
As a Cyber Defense Detection Engineer, your main goal will be to enable the technology and tools required for daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). This role is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of client SIEM, creating detection content, and setting appropriate configurations of the SIEM or related response technologies to maintain effective incident detection and response capabilities.
Key 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, 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 the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.
What We Offer
- Total Flexibility: Ability to work remotely, adapting to your own schedule.
- Competitive Pay: A salary range of $105,000 to $154,000 per year, depending on experience and skills, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team that values creativity and innovation.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop skills and advance in your cyber defense career.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, life insurance, paid time off, and more.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- 3 years of experience working in an Engineering, System Administrator, or a related role.
- 3 years of experience configuring and maintaining SIEM Technologies.
- 3 years of experience with networking, including TCP/IP protocols and network topology.
- 2 years of experience with servers, email alias, and email platforms.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with SPL, KQL, YARA-L, Kusto, or similar SIEM query languages, with an understanding of SIEM log flow, aggregation, and forwarding.
- Experience with content engineering inside SIEM platforms (e.g., rule creation, advanced correlation searching).
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell and Python).
- Understanding of logging for common platforms and devices, including Windows, Linux, and network equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and people management skills, with the ability to simplify and communicate complex ideas.
Security in the Hiring Process
At Mandiant, Google Cloud, communication with employees will always come from the domain @google.com only, and we will always provide a phone number for you to contact us directly.
We will never present a job offer without a verbal or video interview, nor will we ask you to transfer or pay money to get hired. If you have any doubts about any email or job offer, please contact us directly.
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How to Apply
This position is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow professionally and make a significant difference in the digital marketing landscape. We look forward to your application!