Regional IoT Operations and Cyber Security Specialist
Google · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Job highlights
- Lead regional IoT operations and cyber security strategy.
- Manage system operations, lifecycle, and cyber security for IoT.
- Ensure compliance and mitigate security incidents effectively.
- Drive procurement and scale smart building portfolios.
- Foster a data-driven security culture through training.
About the role
About The Job
At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate some of the world's most cutting edge innovation. The Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) creates work environments and experiences that enable culture, innovation, well being, and productivity. Our mission is to create the places, services, and experiences that enable Google to grow. We create exceptional, Googley environments where people from around the world come to do their best work every day. We’re relentlessly intentional about our decisions -- aiming to balance the overall needs of Google with a long-term focus on sustainability. From the offices and workspaces we build and manage to the food, events, and transportation options we offer, our REWS teams work closely together to provide an integrated workplace experience that is a cornerstone of Google’s culture of collaboration and innovation.Responsibilities
- Define the regional operational architecture and approach for the extended workforce, transitioning the focus to proactive maintenance to ensure high availability, system reliability, and lifecycle management at scale.
- Operationalize global Internet of Things (IoT) strategies into regional plans and serve as the regional authority for cyber risk acceptance and compliance deviations, leveraging subdomain expertise to ensure all regional IoT systems remain compliant.
- Own the regional programs for vulnerability and patch management and drive technical and corrective actions for IoT security incidents, ensuring mitigation within defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs) for systems including building management, outdoor, food, health, and performance.
- Lead regional procurement to ensure all IoT systems meet security-by-design and functionality standards, and scale "Smart Building" portfolios using predictive analytics and IoT infrastructure to extend asset lifecycles.
- Cultivate a data-driven security culture through targeted training.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Building Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Controls, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience defining and leading cross country programs in system operations, lifecycle management, and cyber security for an operational technology (OT) or IoT portfolio.
- Experience balancing OT and smart building engineering (HVAC, lighting, FDD, Waste management, kitchen systems, fitness machines) with applied cyber security principles (network segmentation, encryption, access and identity).
- Experience in incident response, vulnerability management, and technical risk decisions.
Preferred qualifications
- Certification in cybersecurity or IoT/smart building technologies.
- Experience in procurement and vendor management, including negotiating SLAs/SLOs and enforcing third-party contractual performance standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization internally and externally.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to act as the final approval point for escalated technical, operational or cyber security issues.
Key skills/competency
- IoT Operations
- Cyber Security
- System Operations
- Lifecycle Management
- Operational Technology (OT)
- Smart Building Engineering
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
Skills & topics
- IoT Operations
- Cyber Security
- Regional Specialist
- Google Jobs
- Facilities Management
- Smart Buildings
- OT Security
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Network Segmentation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in IoT, cyber security, and cross-country program management, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your experience in OT/smart building engineering and cyber security principles like network segmentation and incident response.
- Quantify your achievements: Provide data and examples of leading programs, managing risks, and improving system reliability in previous roles.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to vulnerability management, incident response, and scaling smart building solutions.
- Demonstrate communication skills: Prepare to share examples of effective stakeholder management and representing organizations externally.
Technical preparation
Master IoT protocols and security standards.,Practice incident response and vulnerability management.,Familiarize with smart building systems (HVAC, lighting).,Understand network segmentation and access control.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a cross-country program.,How do you balance OT and cyber security?,Explain your incident response process.,How do you manage stakeholder expectations?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Regional IoT Operations and Cyber Security Specialist at Google?
- As a Regional IoT Operations and Cyber Security Specialist at Google, you will define regional operational architecture, operationalize global IoT strategies, own regional vulnerability and patch management programs, and lead regional procurement for IoT systems. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance, mitigating security incidents, and cultivating a data-driven security culture. This role involves balancing smart building engineering with applied cyber security principles.
- What qualifications are essential for this Google job?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, IT) or equivalent experience, 8 years of experience in system operations, lifecycle management, and cyber security for OT or IoT portfolios. You should also have experience balancing OT/smart building engineering with cyber security principles and be experienced in incident response and vulnerability management.
- Are there any preferred qualifications for the Regional IoT Operations and Cyber Security Specialist role at Google?
- Yes, preferred qualifications include certifications in cybersecurity or IoT/smart building technologies. Experience in procurement and vendor management, strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities for escalated technical, operational, or cyber security issues are also highly valued.
- How does Google foster a 'Googley' work environment for this role?
- Google aims to create collaborative, friendly, and fun work environments. The Real Estate and Workplace Services (REWS) team, to which this role belongs, focuses on creating exceptional environments that enable culture, innovation, well-being, and productivity. The emphasis is on a fast-paced setting with high standards, but also on having fun and bringing enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit to the role.
- What kind of smart building systems does this role cover at Google?
- This role covers a range of smart building systems, including building management, outdoor systems, food systems, health systems, and performance systems. The focus is on leveraging predictive analytics and IoT infrastructure to extend asset lifecycles and enhance operational efficiency and security.
- What is the importance of cyber security in this Regional IoT Operations role at Google?
- Cyber security is paramount. You will serve as the regional authority for cyber risk acceptance and compliance deviations, own regional programs for vulnerability and patch management, and drive corrective actions for IoT security incidents. Ensuring systems meet 'security-by-design' standards is a key responsibility.