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Cyber Defense Security Engineer at Google

Seniority in posting: Mid

Compensation

$174,000 – $252,000/yr

Location
Columbus, Ohio
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Google Public Sector is hiring a Cyber Defense Security Engineer to protect government and educational cloud platforms. The role combines security engineering, threat hunting, forensic analysis, AI-driven detection and workflow design, SIEM and IDS/IPS optimization, vulnerability remediation, and secure-code deployment pipelines. It requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, five years of relevant security and coding experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. The position is onsite client-facing five days per week in Columbus, Ohio, and offers $174,000–$252,000 USD plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

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