Security Consultant

About the Security Consultant Role at Google

Google Cloud is transforming businesses globally by providing cutting-edge technology and sustainable tools. As a Security Consultant, you will play a crucial role in empowering organizations across more than 200 countries to leverage Google’s enterprise-grade solutions, solve critical business problems, and accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements, from initial requirements analysis to final deliverable development, ensuring results align with client needs and risk profiles.
• Provide expert guidance on establishing or enhancing cybersecurity programs and implementing advanced enterprise security technologies.
• Offer strategic advice on best practices for managing cybersecurity risks during digital transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, DevOps, containerization, microservices, and zero trust architectures.
• Conduct thorough security reviews and maturity assessments across technology and business teams, identifying cyber risks and providing actionable recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate and lead architecture discussions with other engineering teams to integrate security best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in information security or IT risk management, focusing on security, performance, and reliability.
• Proficiency with security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and overall security principles.
• Practical experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management, or similar technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with personnel, explaining and enforcing complex security measures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Google Cloud Security Engineer.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• Experience with cloud computing concepts and the application of security controls within cloud-based environments.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, operating system, and application vulnerabilities, security architecture, and controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the current cyber threat landscape.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity Consulting
• Cloud Security
• Risk Management
• Security Architecture
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
• Zero Trust
• Cryptographic Protocols
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Digital Transformation