Position Title: Incident Response Security Consultant
Organization: Mandiant, Google Cloud
Location: Reston, VA, and Atlanta, GA. Remote eligible in Florida and South Carolina
Schedule: Full-time
Language Requirement: English fluency
Compensation: Base salary range for US applicants is 108000 to 155000. Includes bonus, equity, and benefits.
Who They Are
Mandiant operates in Google Cloud and is a trusted leader in dynamic cyber defense. The team brings deep frontline experience in responding to complex breaches. They guide organizations through advanced threat landscapes with intelligence, validation capabilities, and rapid response support. Their mission is to strengthen digital resilience for companies worldwide.
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The Opportunity
The role supports organizations in detecting, investigating, and containing cybersecurity incidents. It helps reduce business risk before, during, and after an attack. The consultant works with a seasoned incident response team that delivers assessments, transformation support, managed detection and response, and hands-on training.
Where the Focus Lies
- Digital Inclusion & Innovation
- Operational Support & Team Empowerment
- Strategy Execution & Delivery
- Partnership Building & Outreach
- Design Thinking & Product Management
- Process Optimization & Systems Development
- Organizational Growth & Adaptation
Day-to-Day Impact
The consultant leads and supports high-profile investigations. They assess compromised systems, perform forensic reviews, and address malware activity. They guide clients through crisis stages with confidence. They collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to identify attack patterns, contain ongoing threats, and produce clear findings. Their work strengthens client security posture and speeds recovery.
Skills That Stand Out
Strong communication helps the consultant brief technical teams, leaders, and legal partners. Network forensics, log analysis, malware triage, and disk or memory forensics are vital—adaptability and sound judgment support fast-moving investigations. Time and project management skills help maintain quality across multiple engagements.
Academic & Professional Background
A background in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience is needed. At least three years of hands-on incident response is required. Experience in network, cloud, or memory and disk forensics is valued. Cloud certifications and participation in Capture the Flag challenges or security labs strengthen the profile.
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Joining the Team
Candidates apply through Google’s website. The process may include interviews, assessments, and documentation review. Google also provides accommodations when needed to support applicants through the process.
More to Know
The role requires travel up to 30 percent of the time. Google follows a hybrid work approach for eligible locations. Benefits include compensation packages, equity, bonuses, and health programs.
Reach Out
Applicants can contact the Google recruiting team through the official Google Careers support channels for further questions about the role or application process.