Google Security Engineering Manager, Controls and Defaults

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Job Details

Posted date: Jun 10, 2025

Location: Kirkland, WA

Level: Director

Estimated salary: $244,000
Range: $197,000 - $291,000


Description

Set and communicate team priorities that support the broader organizations goals. Align strategy, processes, and selection-making across teams. Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organizations goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development and provide feedback and coaching. Design, develop, test, deploy, and enhance large-scale security solutions for Google Cloud. Facilitate alignment and clarity across teams on goals, outcomes, and timelines. Review designs and drive towards defense in depth and security by default, both with long-term engagements and development of scalable controls and systems. Review and develop secure operational practices and controls, and provide security guidance for engineers and support staff.

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 directly 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 are a recognized expert in at least two security domains and use your leadership skills to manage a team that sets the direction and goals for solving Google-wide problems. You identify fundamental security problems at Google and drives major security improvements in Google infrastructure.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 + 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.



Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

8 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.

8 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.

8 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.

3 years of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.

Experience in people management.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in building security tooling. Ability to comprehend and review code in one or more general purpose languages. Ability to manage ambiguity, work collaboratively with internal and partner contacts, influence cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills.

Extended Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

8 years of experience with security assessments or security design reviews or threat modeling.

8 years of experience with security engineering, computer and network security and security protocols.

8 years of coding experience in one or more general purpose languages.

3 years of experience leading teams in a technical capacity or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.

Experience in people management.

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