Remediation Advisor, Mandiant, Google Cloud

As a Security Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients effectively prepare for, proactively mitigate, and detect and respond to cyber security threats. Security Consultants have an understanding of computer science, operating system functionality and networking, cloud services, corporate network environments and how to apply this knowledge to cyber security threats.

As a Security Consultant, you could work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage. You may also test client networks, applications and devices by emulating the latest techniques to help them defend against threats, and will be the technical advocate for information security requirements and provide an in-depth understanding of the information security domain. You will also articulate and present complex concepts to business stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical contributors and successfully lead complex engagements alongside cross functional teams.

Mandiant is seeking a Remediation Advisor with strong communication, technical, and leadership skills to guide our clients through the complexities of cybersecurity. In this role, you will be a trusted partner for organizations facing a wide range of issues, from proactively enhancing their security posture to navigating the aftermath of a significant cyber incident. You will be comfortable leading projects, collaborating with teams, and communicating effectively with clients at all levels, from technical staff to executive leadership and legal counsel. Your ability to quickly assess client needs, engage the right resources, and drive effective remediation activities will be essential in helping our clients become more secure and resilient.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities:

• Lead complex incident response and remediation engagements, managing large-scale recovery projects and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Guide clients confidently through testing cybersecurity incidents, providing expert technical advice across enterprise technology stacks.
• Communicate key strategies and technical details clearly to stakeholders at all levels, from engineers to C-suite executives and board members.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, deeply understanding their environments to proactively recommend tailored security enhancements.
• Orchestrate critical security operations and manage specialized subcontractors to deliver seamless technical support with minimal business disruption.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in information security and engineering, working with cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• 4 years of experience leading security programs and directing cross-functional teams to execute technical solutions.
• 3 years of experience defining project scope, schedules, and deliverables, and experience with enterprise security controls in hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments.
• Experience implementing enterprise security controls across hybrid infrastructures and technology stacks.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Windows and Unix endpoint hardening and security control enforcement with a strong focus on network segmentation strategies and Privileged Access Management (PAM) best practices.
• Consulting or service provider experience delivering technical security solutions across multiple client industries.
• Broad technical background in IT and cybersecurity, with a proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders and leadership levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% to support client needs.
• Strong self-management skills to balance engaging priorities and multiple client engagements separately.