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Information Security Incident Response Engineer

Location: Zurich

Team: Technical Infrastructure

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This position is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

The area: Research and Systems Infrastructure

At Google, our users come first, and the Systems Infrastructure team is at the heart of that promise. We build the technologies that transform the way we think about doing business. Whether working on our cloud systems, researching the latest in computer technology or keeping Google's internal systems humming, Googlers and users alike rely on us to keep things running. We're back-end ninjas: protecting your privacy and ensuring your security.

The role: Information Security Incident Response Engineer - Zurich

There's no such thing as a "safe system" - only safer systems. Our Security team works to create and maintain the safest operating environment for Google's users and developers. As a Security Engineer, you help protect network boundaries, keep computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data like passwords and customer information. Security Engineers work hands-on with network equipment and actively monitor our systems for attacks and intrusions. You also work with software engineers to proactively identify and fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. You use your industry experience to own and drive the resolution of complex security incidents, policy questions and technical security issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to information security incidents including internal events and targeted threats.
  • Develop internal tools used to respond to incidents (e.g., forensic toolkits) to support Google’s unique environment.
  • Maintain incident documentation, participate in post-mortems, and write incident reports.
  • Participate in internal training on Google's Incident Response capability.
  • Work closely with others to develop incident response plans and playbooks.

Minimum qualifications:

  • BS in Computer Science. In lieu of education, relevant skills or equivalent experience

Preferred qualifications:

  • MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with MacOSX and mobile platforms.
  • Experience with common computer forensics tools such as Encase, FTK, The Sleuth Kit, Volatility, etc.
  • Solid understanding of Unix and Windows security.
  • Deep understanding of the current threat landscape including common attack types and malware capabilities.
  • Knowledge of Python, C/C++ and/or Java.

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Zurich

Google Zurich brings Googlers together from 75 countries to work on some of the most challenging engineering problems around, making products used by millions of people.

Location: Zurich

Technical Infrastructure

Make Google's services fast and reliable for billions of users.

Team: Technical Infrastructure

Information Security Incident Response Engineer

Location: Zurich

Team: Technical Infrastructure

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