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Senior Incident Response Security Consultant

Remote from Spain·Added yesterday (last checked 2 Nov)

Google

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Our summary

Salary: €88,000 - €90,000 a year
About €4,780 - €4,870 a month after tax, or €5,250 - €5,380 under the Beckham regime.
Work mode: Remote from Spain
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold
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Skills

Nice to have

Project Management

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience working end to end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
5 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed.

Nice to have

Certifications in cloud platforms and GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCIA, GREM, GCIH, GX-FA or equivalent.
Experience in security competitions, Capture the Flags (CTFs) or testing platforms such as Hack the Box, TryHackMe, Overthewire.
Ability to manage time to balance multiple tasks and mentor consultants.
Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
Excellent time and project management skills.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Spain: €88000 - €90000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Italy: €88000 - €90000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Poland: zł304000 - zł311000 (PLN) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

The role

In this role, you will use your deep understanding of both existing and emerging threat actors, experience identifying rapidly changing tools, tactics and procedures of attackers, and strong computer forensics response knowledge and skills. You will be able to see the big picture, understand evolving attacker behavior and motivations, participate and manage large client-facing projects, and train and mentor other security consultants.

You will be responsible for providing expert support under tight deadlines to clients during critical security incidents, possess strong business acumen, and have the ability to lead, train, and mentor other consultants.

Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's 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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What you'll do

Lead large, client-facing incident response engagements, examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations.
Build scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance Mandiant's incident investigation processes.
Develop and present comprehensive and accurate reports, trainings, and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
Conduct host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations.

How you'll work

Remote locations: Spain; Italy; Poland.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do6–8 weeks in all

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Assessments
Online test · Not every role
You may be asked to take the Google Hiring Assessment (workstyle skills) and, for some roles, role-related assessments such as a coding exercise.
Recruiter conversations
With a recruiter · Phone call · 1–2 sessions
One or two shorter conversations assessing key skills, sharing information about the organisation and team, and asking about your preferences such as location.
Project work
In your own time · Not every role
For some roles, a small project before interviews: a case study, writing or code samples.
Interviews
With a rotating cast of Googlers
A panel of structured interviews, over video or in person, with a rotating cast of Googlers; open-ended role-related questions scored against the same rubric for every candidate, no brainteasers.
Decision and offer · With a recruiter

Structured interviews: every candidate for a role is scored against the same rubric; no brainteasers.
AI tools are not permitted during interviews.
For some roles, pre-selected interviews happen virtually before final interviews onsite.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, advertising technologies, and artificial intelligence. As one of the world's largest and most influential tech firms, Google operates at a massive scale, serving billions of users globally and employing over 180,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Google has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hosting teams across engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security. The company is known for its strong engineering culture, data-driven decision making, and a work environment that values innovation and collaboration. For international professionals, Google offers a highly multicultural environment, English as a common working language, and competitive compensation packages, making it a highly attractive destination for relocating to Spain.

Industry: Technology
Founded: 1998
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Mountain View, USA
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Google's Spanish offices are primarily in Madrid and Barcelona, with roles spanning engineering, cloud consulting, sales, and security.
English is the working language at Google, so international hires can integrate without needing Spanish fluency upfront.
Google offers relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many regions, including Spain.
The company is known for high compensation, strong benefits, and a culture that emphasizes innovation and work-life balance.
Google Cloud and AI/ML teams in Spain are actively growing, creating opportunities for engineers and technical consultants.

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