Senior Security Engineer, Operational Technology, Cloud CISO

$161,000 - $239,000/Yr

Google - Reston, VA

Full-time

Reston, VA

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About the position

The Security Engineer role at Google focuses on creating and maintaining a secure operating environment for users and developers. This position involves working closely with network equipment, monitoring systems for attacks, and collaborating with software engineers to identify and rectify security vulnerabilities. The role emphasizes secure design practices in operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) to prevent security flaws and enhance device security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments of existing ICS/OT environments to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and non-compliance with Google standards.
• Harden ICS/OT devices, networks, and applications to mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement security architectures, controls, and processes to enhance the overall security posture of ICS/OT systems.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and processes.
• Research and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the ICS/OT security program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.
• 5 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security, and security protocols.
• 5 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.
• 3 years of experience in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) security.
• 1 year of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.

Nice-to-haves

• OT Security Certifications.
• Experience with security assessments and pen testing for ICS/OT environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISA/IEC 62443, NERC CIP).
• Understanding of ICS/OT protocols, architectures, and devices (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC, PLCs, SCADA, RTUs).

Benefits

• Base salary range of $161,000-$239,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.