Threat Analyst, Google Threat Intelligence Group

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with at least 5 years of experience in security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols. Your coding experience spans 5 years in one or more general-purpose languages, and you have a strong background in threat intelligence or a related analyst role. You possess 2 years of experience in detection engineering, specifically with YARA, Snort/Suricata, and EDR rule creation. Your expertise includes understanding networks, techniques for lateral machine movement, malware persistence mechanisms, covert channels, application security, user authentication, and command and control techniques. Experience in an incident response or security operations center is preferred, as is familiarity with reverse engineering and dynamic/static malware analysis.

What you'll do

In this role, you will work closely with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for analyzing trends and developments in adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), providing clear, actionable, and structured intelligence to product and security teams. Your analysis efforts will cover multiple threat actors, and you will serve as a subject matter expert on how these actors might impact Google and its users. You will assist in ensuring corporate and production systems are safeguarded, and your insights will be consumed by various security and abuse teams across the company, as well as by external security research entities. Your contributions will play a crucial role in maintaining the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers.

What we offer

Google offers a competitive salary range for this full-time position, between $166,000 and $244,000, along with bonuses and equity. You will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, working in an environment that encourages professional growth and development. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value curiosity and a growth mindset.