Senior Validation Security Consultant, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Full-time - Senior

Reston, VA

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About the position

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting customers by utilizing Mandiant (now part of Google Cloud) Security Validation (MSV), deployment of the platform, and long-term operational use of the solution. You will be working in large-scale and fast-moving operational environments focusing on cyber defense. Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response services. Mandiant cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone. You will perform Red and Purple team assessments, assumed breach assessments (e.g., Red team engagements with a pre-deployed implant), ransomware readiness reviews (e.g., assessing susceptibility to modern ransomware threats), threat analysis, and social engineering assessments. Additionally, you will develop integration, deployment, and validation assessment engagements, manage the design and architect stage of Mandiant Security Validation deployments, and provide product expertise and guidance to customers on the use of Mandiant Security Validation Security Instrumentation Platform (SIP) for improving their ability to detect, block, alert, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Furthermore, you will help establish the global government team by supporting clients and collaborating with the customer success organization on the Mandiant Security Validation product line.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by utilizing Mandiant Security Validation (MSV) and deployment of the platform.
• Perform Red and Purple team assessments and assumed breach assessments.
• Conduct ransomware readiness reviews and threat analysis.
• Develop integration, deployment, and validation assessment engagements.
• Manage the design and architect stage of Mandiant Security Validation deployments.
• Provide product expertise and guidance to customers on the use of Mandiant Security Validation Security Instrumentation Platform (SIP).
• Help establish the global government team by supporting clients and collaborating with the customer success organization.

Requirements

• Certification in DoD 8570.01 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II.
• 7 years of experience in information security and engineering.
• 4 years of experience with pen testing and Red teaming functions, including network, web application, mobile, cloud, social engineering, scripting, or tool development.
• 2 years of experience with Networking (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, etc.), Security Incident, and Event Management (SIEM) alert/rule correlation.
• Experience with tools used for wireless, web application, and network security testing.
• Active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications related to offensive security including OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, OSCP, CCSAS, CCT, INF, or relevant SANS courses.
• Certification in CCNA or CCNP.
• 2 years of experience in the Security Operations Center.
• Experience implementing or assessing information security implementation or assessment of security controls.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop documentation and explain technical details in a concise manner.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs