Security Analyst

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in analyzing cyber threats.
• Experience in security analysis, security assessment, risk analysis.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in security operations or assurance.
• Experience in automation and cybersecurity.
• Experience in conducting security assessments or reviews to assess underlying risk.
• Proficiency in automation, process optimization, and security tools to improve assessment efficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and concise reporting.
  
  

About The Job

The Enterprise Security Operations (ESO) team manages infrastructure security operations at scale globally across Google using process improvements and automation. ESO's work involves all aspects of information security and provides members with opportunities for growth and deeper investment in a variety of security domains.

In this role, you will create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. You will work with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct varied security reviews and assessments to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Apply security judgment to approve/deny/escalate requests based on risk and policy alignment.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and business units to provide security guidance and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency
• Develop an understanding of Google's internal security frameworks, controls, and policies.
  
  
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .