Security Engineer III, Incident Response

About the role

This position focuses on protecting Google infrastructure by managing security threats and coordinating emergency responses. You will join a global team that operates around the clock to mitigate risks and improve the security posture of products used by billions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement security controls, services, and tools to strengthen system defenses.
• Lead the triage and resolution process for a wide variety of security incidents.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and analyze emerging security threats.
• Identify patterns in security data to address systemic vulnerabilities across the company.
• Enhance incident management capabilities by building infrastructure and conducting training exercises for internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent practical work experience.
• 2 years of experience in security engineering, network security, computer security, and security protocols.
• 2 years of experience performing security design reviews, threat modeling, or security assessments.
• 2 years of professional coding experience in at least one general purpose programming language.

Nice to have

• Experience coordinating emergency or incident responses.
• Practical technical background in software engineering, systems administration, privacy engineering, or digital forensics.

Skills & tools

• Incident management and crisis coordination
• Security architecture and threat modeling
• Digital forensics and incident response (DFIR)
• General purpose programming

Practical notes

• Compensation for this role in the US ranges from $147,000 to $210,000 per year.
• The package includes a 15% target bonus, equity, and company benefits.
• Applications are accepted until at least August 13, 2026, though the posting may close earlier based on business needs.
• Google is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.