August 6, 2025

SOC Advisor, Cyber Defense, Mandiant, Google Cloud

Senior • Hybrid • On-site • Remote

$132,000 - $194,000/yr

TX


Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in SOC analyst, malware research, threat hunting, or similar roles, working with EDR and SIEM technologies.
  • Experience participating in incident response activities.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Certification in one or more of the following: CompTIA Security+; CompTIA Network+; ISC2 (CISSP); SANS-GIAC certification (GSEC, GCIH, GCED, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GPEN, GWAPT); CISCO (CCNA); EC-Council (CEH, LPT).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (i.e., PowerShell and Python).
  • Understanding of operating systems.
  • Understanding of security controls for common platforms and devices.
  • Ability to engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About the job

In this role, you will be responsible for enabling efficient and accurate incident response activities and daily tasks within a Cyber Defense Center (CDC). You will collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams like Mandiant Security Architects, Detection and Infrastructure Engineers, client Information Technology (IT) resources, and other business resource owners, to define requirements and deliver recommendations focused on incident response activities to support the client's CDC. In addition, you may be responsible for the analysis, response, containment, remediation, and long-term improvement of a client's SOC in order to maintain and transform incident detection and response capabilities.

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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$194,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Identify issues in customer cyber defense centers and formulate strategies for improvement, plan implementation of improvements, and execute/oversee plans to completion.
  • Conduct real-time analysis using SIEM, endpoint, and network based technologies with a focus on identifying security events and false positives.
  • Advise on CDC, Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and SOC Management activities.
  • Research and leverage cybersecurity intelligence sources, attacker techniques, containment methodologies, and remediation processes to improve Security Operation Center (SOC) incident detection and response capabilities.
  • Engage and collaborate with client stakeholders and other groups within the customer environment to drive resolution for security issues.